Framnaes Point

Framnaes Point (54°8′S 36°39′W / 54.133°S 36.650°W / -54.133; -36.650Coordinates: 54°8′S 36°39′W / 54.133°S 36.650°W / -54.133; -36.650) is a point 1 mile (2 km) southwest of Cape Saunders, 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]

References

  1. ↑ "Framnaes Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-04-05.

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