Framnaes Point
Framnaes Point (54°8′S 36°39′W / 54.133°S 36.650°WCoordinates: 54°8′S 36°39′W / 54.133°S 36.650°W) is a point 1 mile (2 km) southwest of , on the north side of Stromness Bay, South Georgia. The name was given prior to 1920, probably by Norwegian whalers operating in the area.[1]
WikiMiniAtlasJust 0.5 miles (0.80 km) southeast of Framnaes Point are a small group of rocks called the Black Rocks. The name Blenheim Rocks has appeared for these rocks, but since about 1930 the name Black Rocks has been used more consistently.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Framnaes Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ "Black Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
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