Hansen Point

Hansen Point is a point lying between and on the west side of , , on the north coast of South Georgia.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Coronda Peak and Mount Antell.

Peak
is a peak over 610 metres high, standing…

Peak
is a mountain rising above 610 metres… is situated 3½ km northwest of Hansen Point.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Leith Harbour and Husvik.

Village
Photo: Harley D. Nygren, Public domain.
, also known as Port Leith, was a whaling…

Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a former whaling station on the north-central coast of South Georgia Island. is situated 4 km southwest of Hansen Point.

Hansen Point

Latitude
-54.14633° or 54° 8′ 47″ south
Longitude
-36.68312° or 36° 40′ 59″ west
Elevation
284 metres (932 feet)
Open location code
39Q5V838+FQ
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Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Hansen Point” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “漢森角”
  • German: “Hansen Point”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Hansen Point”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Factory Point and Harbour Point.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: observation hut and magazine.

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