Fryer Point

Fryer Point (58°59′S 26°30′W / 58.983°S 26.500°W / -58.983; -26.500Coordinates: 58°59′S 26°30′W / 58.983°S 26.500°W / -58.983; -26.500) is the northern point of Bristol Island in the South Sandwich Islands. It was charted in 1930 by Discovery Investigations personnel on the Discovery II and named for Lieutenant Commander D.H. Fryer, Royal Navy, captain of H.M. Surveying Ship Fitzroy.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Fryer Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-04-11.

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