Cape Ducorps

Cape Ducorps (63°23′S 58°9′W / 63.383°S 58.150°W / -63.383; -58.150Coordinates: 63°23′S 58°9′W / 63.383°S 58.150°W / -63.383; -58.150) is a point marking the north end of Cockerell Peninsula on the north coast of Trinity Peninsula. It was discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1837–40, under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville, and named by him for Louis Ducorps, a member of the expedition.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Ducorps, Cape". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

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