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| − | '''Rochette Point''' is a headland of [[Coronation Island]], amongst the [[South | + | '''Rochette Point''' is a headland of [[Coronation Island]], amongst the [[South Orkney Islands]] in the [[British Antarctic Territory]]. |
The point is named for Louis Stanislas d’Arcy de la Rochette (1731-1812), Hydrographer to Laurie and Whittle, leading independent 19th century publishers of maps, charts and nautical works. The name was given in association with [[Whittle Point]] and [[Sayer Bay]]. | The point is named for Louis Stanislas d’Arcy de la Rochette (1731-1812), Hydrographer to Laurie and Whittle, leading independent 19th century publishers of maps, charts and nautical works. The name was given in association with [[Whittle Point]] and [[Sayer Bay]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:59, 24 December 2023
Rochette Point is a headland of Coronation Island, amongst the South Orkney Islands in the British Antarctic Territory.
The point is named for Louis Stanislas d’Arcy de la Rochette (1731-1812), Hydrographer to Laurie and Whittle, leading independent 19th century publishers of maps, charts and nautical works. The name was given in association with Whittle Point and Sayer Bay.
Location
- Location map: 60°37’30"S, 45°16’55"W
References
- Gazetteer and Map of The British Antarctic Territory: Rochette Point
