Feature Name (see definition): Robertson, Cape

Feature Class (see definition): Cape

Country Code (see definition): AQ (Antarctica)

Feature ID (see definition): 12726

Primary Latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 60° 44' 00" S

Primary Longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 044° 48' 00" W

Primary Latitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -60.7333333

Primary Longitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -44.8

Elevation (see definition): No data

Decision Year (see definition): 01/01/1953

Description (see definition): Cape which marks the W side of the entrance to Jessie Bay, in the NW part of Laurie Island in the South Orkney Islands. It lies 1 mi E of Route Point at the N end of Mackenzie Peninsula. On the map of Laurie Island by the ScotNAE under Bruce, 1902-04, the name Cape Robertson appears in the position of Route Point, previously named by Captain George Powell and Captain Nathaniel Palmer in 1821. The name Route Point is retained for the NW end of Mackenzie Peninsula; Cape Robertson is the NE extremity. Named for Thomas Robertson, captain of the Scotia, expedition ship of the ScotNAE.

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