Cape Kinnes

Cape Kinnes (63°22′S 56°33′W / 63.367°S 56.550°W / -63.367; -56.550Coordinates: 63°22′S 56°33′W / 63.367°S 56.550°W / -63.367; -56.550) is a cape which forms the western extremity of Joinville Island, off the northeast end of the Antarctic Peninsula. It was named by members of the Dundee whaling expedition 1892–93, for Robert Kinnes, sponsor of the expedition.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Cape Kinnes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-05-03.

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