Py Point

Py Point is a point forming the south extremity of , in the . Discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, and named by Charcot for Monsieur Py, president of the French Chamber of Commerce in at that time.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Yelcho Base and Dayné Peak.

Dwelling
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is a research base. It is located on the shore of the , . The station was built in 1962 by the Chilean Army and was given to the INACH in 1980.

Peak
is a distinctive pyramidal peak, 730 metres high, immediately northeast of , the southwest tip of , in the . is situated 3 km south of Py Point.

Peak
is a small but prominent rocky peak, 270 m, lying 1 nautical mile southeast of on , in the . First charted by the French Antarctic Expedition under Charcot, 1903–05. is situated 3 km northeast of Py Point.

Py Point

Latitude
-64.87919° or 64° 52′ 45″ south
Longitude
-63.59745° or 63° 35′ 51″ west
Open location code
377R4CC3+82
Geo­Names ID
6623727
Wiki­data ID
Q881515
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Satellite Map

Discover Py Point from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Py Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Py Point”
  • Chinese: “皮角”
  • German: “Py Point”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Py Point”
  • Spanish: “Py, Punta”
  • Swedish: “Py Point”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Yelcho Base and South Bay.

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