Rochette Point

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