Rochette Point
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Rochette Point is a headland of Coronation Island, amongst the South Shetland 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
