Cape Buller

Cape Buller

Cape Buller (coord|53|59|S|37|22|W|) is a rugged headland forming the west side of the entrance to the Bay of Isles on the north coast of South Georgia. It was discovered and named in 1775 by a British expedition under James Cook.

The area including the Bay of Isles and Cape Wilson, along with Grytviken is one of two ASTIs on the island.


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