Wyandot Point

Wyandot Point (77°23′S 168°4′E / 77.383°S 168.067°E / -77.383; 168.067Coordinates: 77°23′S 168°4′E / 77.383°S 168.067°E / -77.383; 168.067) is a rock point 3 nautical miles (6 km) west-southwest of Cape Tennyson on the north side of Ross Island. In association with the names of expedition ships grouped on this island, named after USNS Wyandot, a transport ship that carried supplies to this area in at least 13 seasons, 1955–56 to 1971–72.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Wyandot Point" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).


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