Cape Legoupil
Cape Legoupil is a cape at the northeast side of the entrance to Huon Bay, Trinity Peninsula, Antarctica, terminating in Schmidt Peninsula. It was discovered by a French expedition under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville, 1837–40, and named for artist , who died on the expedition. The incorrect form Legoupil has been used so extensively that in this special case it is accepted.[1] It is the site of the Chilean research station Base General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme.
See also[]
- Montravel Rock, 11 nautical miles (20 km) northwest of Cape Legoupil
References[]
- ^ "Cape Legoupil". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Cape Legoupil". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
This article incorporates Coordinates: 63°19′S 57°54′W / 63.317°S 57.900°W
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