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'''Cape Alexandra''' is a cape on the north point of the [[Paryadin Peninsula]] which forms the north-west extremity of [[South Georgia]]. | '''Cape Alexandra''' is a cape on the north point of the [[Paryadin Peninsula]] which forms the north-west extremity of [[South Georgia]]. It overlooks [[Bird Sound]], the passage separating South Georgia from [[Bird Island, South Georgia|Bird Island]]. | ||
The headland was named "Cape North" in 1775 by a British expedition under James Cook, but this name has since become established for a cape 10 nautical miles east-northeast which forms the actual northern-most point of South Georgia. | The headland was named "Cape North" in 1775 by a British expedition under James Cook, but this name has since become established for a cape 10 nautical miles east-northeast which forms the actual northern-most point of South Georgia. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:52, 10 October 2021
Cape Alexandra is a cape on the north point of the Paryadin Peninsula which forms the north-west extremity of South Georgia. It overlooks Bird Sound, the passage separating South Georgia from Bird Island.
The headland was named "Cape North" in 1775 by a British expedition under James Cook, but this name has since become established for a cape 10 nautical miles east-northeast which forms the actual northern-most point of South Georgia.
The name Cape Alexandra dates back to about 1912 and commemorates Queen Alexandra, Consort of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.
Location
- Location map: 54°-0’36"S, 38°0’28"W
References
- Gazetteer and Map of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Cape Alexandra, South Georgia