Saddle Point

Saddle Point

Saddle Point (coord|53|1|S|73|29|E|) is a rock point separating Corinthian Bay and Mechanics Bay on the north coast of Heard Island. The name was applied by American sealers at Heard Island following their initiation of sealing there in 1855.


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