Discovery Point

Moraine Fjord is an inlet 3.5 nautical miles long with a reef extending across its entrance, forming the west head of , South Georgia.

Places of Interest

Highlights include South Georgia Museum and Norwegian Anglican Church.

Museum
Photo: Wofratz, Public domain.
The is situated in … is situated 3½ km northwest of Discovery Point.

Church
The , sometimes known as the… is situated 3½ km northwest of Discovery Point.

Lake
is a lake, 0.15 nautical miles in diameter… is situated 3 km northwest of Discovery Point.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include King Edward Point and Grytviken.

Village
Grytviken is a former whaling station on . is situated 2½ km north of Discovery Point.

is a former whaling station on .

Discovery Point

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Latitude
-54.30632° or 54° 18′ 23″ south
Longitude
-36.47928° or 36° 28′ 45″ west
Open location code
39Q5MGVC+F7
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Discovery Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Discovery Point”
  • Chinese: “發現角”
  • German: “Discovery Point”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Discovery Point”
  • Swedish: “Discovery Point (udde i Sydgeorgien och Sydsandwichöarna)”
  • Swedish: “Discovery Point”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lyn and Zenker Ridge Hut Ruin.

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