Albatross Bay

Albatross Bay is a bay on the eastern shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland, Australia.

Geography

The bay is offshore from the [Suburbs and Suburbs and localities (Australia)|localities (Australia)|localities] of Mission River, a number of localities in Weipa Town and Aurukun.
Three rivers flow into the bay:

History

The bay was named after the Queensland Government's steamer Albatross. The name was chosen either by its master Captain Kerr or by John Douglas when he was the Government Resident at Thursday Island.