Cape Ducorps

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Cape Ducorps (

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63°23′S 58°9′W / 63.383°S 58.150°W / -63.383; -58.150Coordinates: 63°23′S 58°9′W / 63.383°S 58.150°W / -63.383; -58.150) is a point marking the north end of Cockerell Peninsula on the north coast of Trinity Peninsula. It was discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1837–40, under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville, and named by him for , a member of the expedition.[1]

See also[]

  • Peralta Rocks, lying 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of Cape Ducorps

References[]

  1. ^ "Ducorps, Cape". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

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