Charcot Cove

Charcot Cove
Map showing the location of Charcot Cove
Location in Antarctica
Coordinates 76°7′S 162°24′E / 76.117°S 162.400°E / -76.117; 162.400Coordinates: 76°7′S 162°24′E / 76.117°S 162.400°E / -76.117; 162.400

Charcot Cove is a re-entrant in the coast of Victoria Land, Antarctica, between Bruce Point and Cape Hickey. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901–04, which named this feature for Dr. Jean-Baptiste Charcot, noted Arctic and Antarctic explorer.

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