Duncan Passage
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide; it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north, and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal; east is the Andaman Sea.
| Duncan Passage | |
|---|---|
  Duncan Passage Location in the Bay of Bengal. | |
| Coordinates | 11°2′N 92°35′E |
| Type | Channel |
| Part of | Indian Ocean |
Duncan Passage
Several small islands and islets lie along the passage. North to south, they are:
- North Cinque Island
- South Cinque Island
- Passage Island
- The Sisters
- North Brother Island
- South Brother Island
Manners Strait is the branch of Duncan Passage that lies between North Cinque Island and Rutland Island.
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