Cape Yelcho Explained

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] 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.

References

-61.001°N -55.285°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sailing Directions (planning Guide) and (enroute) for Antarctica . Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center . 1992 . 307 . November 29, 2019 .
  2. https://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/gaz/scar/display_name.cfm?gaz_id=133922 Cape Yelcho.
  3. Web site: Yelcho - The Little Boat that Could . November 29, 2019.

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