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Cape Yelcho

Coordinates: 61°00′04″S 55°17′06″W / 61.001°S 55.285°W / -61.001; -55.285
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Elephant Island map, Cape Yelcho at the northwest

Cape Yelcho is the northwestern extremity of Elephant Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica.[1] It was named by the UK Joint Services Expedition, 1970–71,[2] 2019}} after the Chilean steam tug Yelcho.[3]

The tug, which was commanded by Luis Pardo, rescued members of Ernest Shackleton's stranded party from nearby Point Wild in August 1916.[3]

References

  1. ^ Sailing Directions (planning Guide) and (enroute) for Antarctica. Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center. 1992. p. 307. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  2. ^ Cape Yelcho. SCAR Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
  3. ^ a b "Yelcho - The Little Boat that Could". Retrieved November 29, 2019.

61°00′04″S 55°17′06″W / 61.001°S 55.285°W / -61.001; -55.285


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