Besnard Point

Besnard Point
Besnard Point is located in Antarctica
Besnard Point
Besnard Point
Location within Antarctica
Highest point
Coordinates64°50′S 63°29′W / 64.833°S 63.483°W / -64.833; -63.483
Geography
LocationPort Lockroy, Wiencke Island

Besnard Point is a headland which lies at the southeast side of Port Lockroy, Wiencke Island, and marks the east side of the entrance to Alice Creek, in the Palmer Archipelago. It was discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, under Jean-Baptiste Charcot, and named by him for A. Besnard, seaman on the expedition ship Français.

References

  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Besnard Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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