Cape Moore

Cape Moore (70°56′S 167°54′E / 70.933°S 167.900°E / -70.933; 167.900Coordinates: 70°56′S 167°54′E / 70.933°S 167.900°E / -70.933; 167.900) is a cape at the east end of Tapsell Foreland which forms the north side of the entrance to Smith Inlet, on the north coast of Victoria Land, Antarctica. It was discovered in 1841 by Captain James C. Ross, who named it for Thomas E.L. Moore, mate on the Terror.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Cape Moore". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-11-05.

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