Cape Yelcho
Elephant Island map, Cape Yelcho at the northwest
Cape Yelcho is the northwestern extremity of Elephant Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica.[1] It was named by the UK Joint Services Expedition, 1970–71,[2] after the Chilean steam tug Yelcho.[3]
The tug, which was commanded by Luis Pardo, rescued members of Ernest Shackleton's stranded party from nearby Point Wild in August 1916.[3]
References[]
- ^ Sailing Directions (planning Guide) and (enroute) for Antarctica. Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center. 1992. p. 307. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ Cape Yelcho. SCAR Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
- ^ a b "Yelcho - The Little Boat that Could". Retrieved November 29, 2019.
Coordinates: 61°00′04″S 55°17′06″W / 61.001°S 55.285°W
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