Punta Manquilef
Punta Manquilef English : Manquilef Head |
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Coordinates | 61 ° 11 ′ S , 54 ° 3 ′ W | |
location | Clarence Island ( South Shetland Islands ) | |
Waters | Weddell Sea |
Punta Manquilef ( English Manquilef Head ) is a headland of Clarence Island in the archipelago of the South Shetland Islands . It is located in the middle section of the east coast of the island.
Chilean scientists named it after Julio Manquilef, a participant in the 6th Chilean Antarctic Expedition (1951–1952). The UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee translated this designation into English in 2018.
Web links
- Manquilef, Punta in the Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica (English)