Grave Cove
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Grave Cove is a narrow bay at the north-westernmost point of West Falkland, in the Falkland Islands. It is sheltered by the narrow shape of the bay and by West Point Island almost stopping its mouth.
The bay is an extremely scenic area. It has the largest gentoo penguin colony in the Falkland Islands Other birds roosting here include ruddy-headed geese and striated caracaras.
The grim name of the bay is believed to be from the graves of sailors buried here from he sealing ships of the mid-19th century, which sheltered in the bay.
Location
- Location map: 51°21’39"S, 60°37’29"W
