The sound is bounded by Cape Pond to the North and Hardey Point with the Coronation Islands to the South.
The nearest populated town to the Sound is Kalumburu, 180 kilometres (112 mi) to the North East.
Prince Frederick Harbour is found at the southern end of the sound.
[2] The area was surveyed in 1820 by Philip Parker King aboard the Mermaid.
[3] During World War II a small group of Japanese officers landed in the area to determine rumours that large air & naval bases were being built.