Dorticum Cove (Bulgarian: залив Дортикум|zaliv Dorticum, in Bulgarian pronounced as /ˈzaliv ˈdɔrtikum/) is the 2.2 km wide cove indenting for 720 m the south coast of Nelson Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. It is entered west of Vidaurre Point, the south extremity of the island.[1] The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.[2]
The feature is named after the ancient Roman fortress of Dorticum in Northwestern Bulgaria, and in association with other Bulgarian historical names in the area.
Dorticum Cove is centred at -62.35°N -59.0694°W,[3] which is 2.75 km east of Ross Point. British mapping of the area in 1968.