Cape Lookout (South Shetland Islands)
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This article is about the Cape Lookout on Elephant Island. See Cape Lookout
for other places of a similar name.
Cape Lookout or Cabo Fossatti or Cabo Vigia or Cabo Vig¿lante is a steep cape
/bluff
, 240 m high, marking the southern extremity of Elephant Island in the South Shetland Islands
. Cape Lookout is located at 61°16′S 55°12′W and has an elevation of 240 m. The name Cape Lookout appears on a map of 1822 by Captain
George Powell, a British
sealer
, and is now established in international usage.
Cape Lookout
Cape Lookout can refer to:*Cape Lookout , in the United States*Cape Lookout , in the United States*Cape Lookout...
for other places of a similar name.
Cape Lookout or Cabo Fossatti or Cabo Vigia or Cabo Vig¿lante is a steep cape
Headlands and bays
Headlands and bays are two related features of the coastal environment.- Geology and geography :Headlands and bays are often found on the same coastline. A bay is surrounded by land on three sides, whereas a headland is surrounded by water on three sides. Headlands are characterized by high,...
/bluff
Hill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills...
, 240 m high, marking the southern extremity of Elephant Island in the South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands, lying about north of the Antarctic Peninsula, with a total area of . By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for...
. Cape Lookout is located at 61°16′S 55°12′W and has an elevation of 240 m. The name Cape Lookout appears on a map of 1822 by Captain
Captain (nautical)
A sea captain is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. The captain is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag...
George Powell, a British
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
sealer
Seal hunting
Seal hunting, or sealing, is the personal or commercial hunting of seals. The hunt is currently practiced in five countries: Canada, where most of the world's seal hunting takes place, Namibia, the Danish region of Greenland, Norway and Russia...
, and is now established in international usage.