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The General Circulation in the Northwestern North Atlantic 



Figure 111. — Tho general system of circulation which prevails in the northwestern 

 North Athuitic, from the northern end 'of Baffin Bay to the Gulf Stream south of 

 Newfouiiillaiid. This map is based upon the separate dynamic surveys of the 

 Qodthoah. the Marion, and the international ice patrol. The principal trans 

 Atlantic lane routes are also shown crossing the southern end of the ice-bearing 

 ocean currents. 



