Extent
The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the Hudson Strait as follows:
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- On the West.A line from Nuvuk Point (62°21′N 78°06′W / 62.35°N 78.1°W / 62.35; -78.1) to Leyson Point, thence by the Eastern shore of Southampton Island to Seahorse Point, its Eastern extreme, thence a line to Lloyd Point (64°25′N 78°07′W / 64.417°N 78.117°W / 64.417; -78.117) Baffin Island.
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- On the North. The South coast of Baffin Island between Lloyd Point and East Bluff.
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- On the East. A line from East Bluff, the Southeast extreme of Baffin Island (61°53′N 65°57′W / 61.883°N 65.95°W / 61.883; -65.95), to Point Meridian, the Western extreme of Lower Savage Islands, along the coast to its Southwestern extreme and thence a line across to the Western extreme of Resolution Island, through its Southwestern shore to Hatton Headland, its Southern point, thence a line to Cape Chidley, Labrador (60°24′N 64°26′W / 60.4°N 64.433°W / 60.4; -64.433).
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- On the South. The mainland between Cape Chidley and Nuvuk Point.
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