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  1. Ocean/sea sourcesAtlantic Ocean
    Basin countriesFrance and Spain
    Max. length593.7 km (368.9 mi)
  1. Bay of Biscay | Map, Location, & Facts | Britannica

    WEBMar 13, 2024 · Bay of Biscay, wide inlet of the North Atlantic Ocean indenting the coast of western Europe. Forming a roughly triangular …

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    The Bay of Biscay has been named in reference to the western Basque districts (Biscay), which are located on the northern coast of Spain. In the 1st century BCE, the Romans called the Bay of Biscay Sinus Cantabrorum and Mare Gallaecum.
    In summary, while the Bay of Biscay can indeed be rough, it's not always a tempest.Cruisers' experiences range from calm to challenging, so be prepared for a mix of conditions during your crossing.
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    It lies along the western coast of France from Point Penmarc'h to the Spanish border, and along the northern coast of Spain, extending westward to Cape Ortegal. The southern area of the Bay of Biscay that washes over the northern coast of Spain is known locally as the Cantabrian Sea.
    Some other names for the Bay of Biscay in different languages include Golfe de Gascogne (French), Golfo de Vizcaya (Spanish), Golf de Gasconha (Occitan), Golfu de Biscaya (Asturian), and as Golfo de Biscaia (Galician). Biarritz, France, on the Bay of Biscay. The Bay of Biscay has a maximum depth of 4,735 m and an estimated average depth of 1,744 m.
  3. Who, What, Why: How dangerous for ships is the Bay …

    WEBFeb 1, 2016 · EPA. Efforts are under way to save a stricken cargo ship in the Bay of Biscay. Are modern ships still at risk from this notorious body of water, ask Claire Bates and Robert Spencer. The Bay...

  4. Bay of Biscay - Wikiwand

  5. The Bay of Biscay: A Sea of Wonders and Perils
    The Bay of Biscay is a vast and deep inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, stretching from France to Spain
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  7. Bay Of Biscay - WorldAtlas

    WEBFeb 26, 2021 · Learn about the geography, history, marine life and culture of the Bay of Biscay, a wide extension of the North Atlantic Ocean on the western coast of Europe. Find out its origin, depth, rivers, ports, battles …

  8. Bay of Bis·cay
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    1. a part of the North Atlantic between the north coast of Spain and the west coast of France, noted for its strong currents and storms. The shipping forecast area Biscay extends approximately as far west as the longitude of Gijón in Spain.
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