Milne Bay
| Milne Bay | |
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Location of Milne Bay | |
Milne Bay | |
| Location | Milne Bay Province |
| Coordinates | 10°24′S 150°33′E / 10.400°S 150.550°E |
| Type | Bay |
| Ocean/sea sources | Solomon Sea |
| Basin countries | Papua New Guinea |
| Max. length | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Max. width | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 525 km2 (202.7 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Alotau |
Milne Bay is a large bay in Milne Bay Province, south-easternmost Papua New Guinea. More than 35 km (22 mi) long and over 15 km (9 mi) wide, Milne Bay is a sheltered deep-water harbor accessible via Ward Hunt Strait. It is surrounded by the heavily wooded Stirling Range to the north and south, and on the northern shore, a narrow coastal strip, soggy with sago and mangrove swamps. The bay is named after Sir Alexander Milne.