McArthur Point
McArthur Point is a cape in Ascension, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. McArthur Point is situated nearby to the locality Catherine Point Petroleum Storage Depot, as well as near Georgetown.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Cat Hill and RAF Ascension Island.
Cat Hill
Military installation
Photo: KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Cat Hill is a settlement on Ascension Island, an island which forms part of the British Overseas Territories.
RAF Ascension Island
Aerodrome
Photo: Pauline and John Grimshaw, CC BY 2.0.
RAF Ascension Island, also known as Wideawake Airfield or Ascension Island Auxiliary Field, is a military airfield and facility located on Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean.
Government House
Government office
Photo: quirkycontinuum, CC BY 2.0.
Government House is a government office.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Georgetown and Two Boats.
Georgetown
Town
Photo: LordHarris, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Georgetown is the capital and chief settlement of Ascension Island, in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated on the west coast of the island.
Two Boats
Village
Photo: Drew Avery, CC BY 2.0.
Two Boats, also known as Two Boats Village, is a village at the foot of Green Mountain on Ascension Island. Founded in the early 19th century, it was a originally a resting point for sailors who sought to ascend the mountain.
McArthur Point
- Type: Cape
- Category: landform
- Location: Ascension, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Africa
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Latitude
-7.958° or 7° 57′ 29″ southLongitude
-14.41435° or 14° 24′ 52″ westElevation
7 feet (2 metres)Open location code
6C472HRP+R7OpenStreetMap ID
node 10174924346OpenStreetMap feature
natural=capeGeoNames ID
2411380
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Catherine Point Petroleum Storage Depot and Wideawake Fairs.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension and DHFCS Airhead.
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