Conception Point

Conception Point is the northernmost point on Coronation Island in the South Orkney Islands. It was discovered on 8 December 1821, in the course of the joint cruise by Captain George Powell, British sealer, and Captain Nathaniel Palmer, American sealer. It was named by Captain Powell.

Not to be confused with Point Conception.

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


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