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.

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