Flagstaff Point

For the New Zealand bluff formerly called Flagstaff Point, see Observation Point.

Flagstaff Point (77°33′S 166°10′E / 77.550°S 166.167°E / -77.550; 166.167Coordinates: 77°33′S 166°10′E / 77.550°S 166.167°E / -77.550; 166.167) is a point forming the south end of the Cape Royds headland on the west side of Ross Island. It was charted and named by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09, under Ernest Shackleton, which established its winter headquarters and erected a flag near the point.[1] The dark volcanic sand beach 0.5 nautical miles (1 km) southward of Flagstaff Point is named Blacksand Beach.

References

  1. ↑ "Flagstaff Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-03-26.

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