Restitution Point

Restitution Point is a point marking the north side of the entrance to South Bay in Prince Olav Harbor, on the north coast of South Georgia. The name , derived from the nearby whaling station, was given for this feature by DI personnel in 1929.
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: cape in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • Also known as: “Factory Point” and “Punta Factoria”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Brutus Island and Hay Peak.

Islet
is a small lying near the center…

Peak
is a peak rising to 660 metres at the head…

Glacier
The Bay of Isles is a bay 9 miles wide and 3 miles… is situated 3½ km southwest of Restitution Point.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Prince Olav Harbour and Dinghy Point.

Locality
is a small harbour in the south…

Locality
Prince Olav Harbour is a small harbour in the south…

Locality
Prince Olav Harbour is a small harbour in the south…

Restitution Point

Latitude
-54.06331° or 54° 3′ 48″ south
Longitude
-37.15265° or 37° 9′ 10″ west
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Open location code
39Q4WRPW+MW
Open­Street­Map ID
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Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Restitution Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Restitution Point”
  • Chinese: “雷斯蒂圖申角”
  • German: “Restitution Point”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Restitution Point”
  • Swedish: “Restitution Point”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Fine Point and Sheer Point.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Brutus and Prince Olav Harbour Cemetery.

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Worth a closer look: Grytviken and South Georgia Island.

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