Sail Rock (South Shetland Islands)
Sail Rock is an insular rock, 30 m high, lying 7 nautical miles (13 km) southwest of Deception Island, in the South Shetland Islands. This name, which dates back to at least 1822, was probably given by sealers. From a distance, the rock is reported to resemble a ship under sail, but at close range it is more like a house with a gable roof.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Sail Rock (South Shetland Islands)" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
Coordinates: 63°2′S 60°57′W / 63.033°S 60.950°W
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