Welcome Islands

Welcome Islands

The Welcome Islands (coord|53|58|S|37|29|W|) are a small rocky archipelago to the north of the main island of South Georgia. They are to the east of Bird Island.

They are 4 miles (6 km) west-northwest of Cape Buller, off the north coast of South Georgia. These islands were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1775. The name dates back to at least 1912 and is now well established.

The highest point in the islands is 88m.

See also

* List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands

External links

* [http://encarta.msn.com/map_701560124/Willis_Islands.html Map of Willis Islands, Bird Island and Welcome Islands]

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