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[[Category:Bays and inlets of the Coronation Island]]
[[Category:Bays and inlets of Coronation Island]]

Latest revision as of 21:56, 24 December 2023

Sayer Bay indents the coast of Coronation Island, amongst the South Orkney Islands in the British Antarctic Territory.

The bay is named for Robert Sayer (1725-1794) a leading publisher and seller of maps and maritime charts in Georgian Britain: he was notable as the publisher of the North American Pilot (1775), which included important charts made by Captain James Cook. On his death, the firm was taken over by employees Robert Laurie and James Whittle as Laurie and Whittle Ltd. forerunner of independent chart publishers Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. The bay was named in association with Rochette Point and other features named for 19th century maritime cartographers.

Location

References

  • Gazetteer and Map of The British Antarctic Territory: Sayer Bay