Pig Point
Pig Point is a point which forms the south side of the entrance to North Bay, Prince Olav Harbor, on the north coast of South Georgia. Probably named by DI personnel who charted Prince Olav Harbor in 1929. This article incorporates public domain material from…- Type: Cape
- Description: cape in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Also known as: “Punta Chanchito” and “Punta Chancho”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Brutus Island and Hay Peak.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Prince Olav Harbour and Dinghy Point.
Pig Point
- Category: landform
- Location: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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Latitude
-54.0618° or 54° 3′ 43″ south
Longitude
-37.15298° or 37° 9′ 11″ west
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Open location code
39Q4WRQW+7R
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cape
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In Other Languages
From Bavarian to Swedish—“Pig Point” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Restitution Point and Fine Point.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Brutus and Hospital.
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