Newfoundland Island is a small island off of the coast of Labrador near the mouth of Sandwich Bay.^[1] To the east lies Farrels Island, which is connected to Newfoundland Island at low tide.^[1] In 1884, Farrels Island was populated.^[1] Further to the east lies Independent Island and together the islands form Independent Harbour^[1] To the west lies Pigeon Island and to the northwest Pickens Island and Packs Harbour Islands.^[1]

Newfoundland Island

Newfoundland Island
Geography
Coordinates	53°51′N 56°56′W / 53.85°N 56.94°W / 53.85; -56.94
Highest elevation	96 m (315 ft)
Administration
Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador

Many locals still know this island as "Prisoner's Island."^{[citation needed]}