Finland

(Gulf of,) a large arm of the Baltic Sea, occupying a position E.N.E., bet. Lat.58° 40′-60° 40', and E. Lon. 23°-30° 10', and dividing Finland on the N. from the Ru ian Baltic pro vs. on the S. Length, 260 m.; maximum width, 90 m. It is dotted with numerous islands, and has on its shores the ports of Revel, Sweaborg, and Cronstadt. [s. 365]