Leith Cove

Leith Cove (64°52′S 62°50′W / 64.867°S 62.833°W / -64.867; -62.833Coordinates: 64°52′S 62°50′W / 64.867°S 62.833°W / -64.867; -62.833) is a cove in the northeast part of Paradise Harbor, along the west coast of Graham Land, Antarctica. It was probably named by whalers operating in this vicinity, as Leith, Scotland, was the home of Salvesen and Company, whalers.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Leith Cove". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-06-10.

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