Cardno Point

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Cardno Point (

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54°0′S 38°0′W / 54.000°S 38.000°W / -54.000; -38.000Coordinates: 54°0′S 38°0′W / 54.000°S 38.000°W / -54.000; -38.000) is a high flat-topped, tussock-covered headland forming the eastern extremity of Bird Island, off the west end of South Georgia. It was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for Lieutenant Commander , Royal Navy, navigating officer of HMS Owen, which made a hydrographic survey of the area in 1960–61.

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  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Cardno Point". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)


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