Ravin Bay Explained

Ravin Bay (-66.5333°N 165°W) is a small bay between Cape Pépin and the point where Français Glacier discharges into the sea. Discovered in 1840 by a French expedition under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville and named by him for the aspect of the coast, "ravin" being French for ravine.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Antarctica Detail - Ravin Bay. Geographic Names Information System. U.S. Geological Survey. https://archive.today/20121214163102/http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:5:4177204256717999::NO::P5_ANTAR_ID:12382. live. 14 December 2012.

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