Îles de Boynes

Îles de Boynes
The isles position is highlighted on this Kerguelen Islands map.
Geography
Location Indian Ocean
Coordinates 50°01′S 68°52′E / 50.017°S 68.867°E / -50.017; 68.867Coordinates: 50°01′S 68°52′E / 50.017°S 68.867°E / -50.017; 68.867
Archipelago Îles Kerguelen
Highest elevation 35 m (115 ft).[1]
Administration
France
District Îles Kerguelen
Demographics
Population 0

The îles de Boynes, or Boynes Islands, are four small islands of the Kerguelen archipelago, lying some 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Presqu'ile Rallier du Baty on the main island, just south of the 50 south parallel (50°01′S 68°52′E / 50.017°S 68.867°E / -50.017; 68.867). They were discovered in 1772 by the first expedition of Yves-Joseph de Kerguelen-Trémarec. They were named after the marquis de Boynes, the French Secretary of the Navy of the period. Except the disputed claim to Adélie Land, Boynes Islands are the most southerly French land.

References

  1. ↑ Kerguelen islands map, Géoportail IGN


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