Joseph Bonaparte Gulf
| Joseph Bonaparte Gulf | ||
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| Waters | Timor Sea | |
| Land mass | Australia (continent) | |
| Geographical location | 14 ° 6 ′ S , 128 ° 50 ′ E | |
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| width | approx. 320 km | |
| Islands | Driftwood Island , Quoin Island , Clump Island | |
| Tributaries | Pentecost River , Ord River , Victoria River , Fitzmaurice River | |
The Joseph Bonaparte Gulf (German Joseph Bonaparte Golf ) is a 320 km wide and 60 km deep sea bay of the Timor Sea in the north of Australia . Its western part borders the eastern Kimberleys (state of Western Australia ), the eastern the south-western coasts of the Northern Territory .
It is named after Joseph Bonaparte , Napoleon Bonaparte's eldest brother . It is often referred to as the Bonaparte Gulf in Australia .
The westernmost point is Cape Londonderry , the easternmost the nature reserve Daly River Reserve around Mount Greenwood (175 m). It is controversial whether the end should be at Cape Scott or Point Blaze , that is, whether Anson Bay is included.
Largest tributaries into the Josephe Bonaparte Gulf are Pentecost River , Ord River , Victoria River and Fitzmaurice River .
The only port city is Wyndham on the Cambridge Gulf , which in turn is a deep bay of the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf.
A second place is the Aboriginal community of Wadeye on the southern edge of the Daly River Reserve. An unpaved road connection exists with permission during the dry season . The remaining coasts of the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf are not accessible.