Willis Islands

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not to be confused with Willis Island

The Willis Islands (54°0′S 38°11′W / 54.000°S 38.183°W / -54.000; -38.183) are a small archipelago to the west of the main island of South Georgia. They are 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Bird Island.

They were discovered in 1775 by Captain James Cook and named for the crew member who first sighted them.

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