Blessing Bluff

Blessing Bluff (77°19′S 163°4′E) is a prominent rock bluff that marks the eastern end of Staeffler Ridge and overlooks Wilson Piedmont Glacier. It stands 6.5 nautical miles (12 km) west of Spike Cape, Victoria Land. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Commander George R. Blessing, U.S. Navy, Officer-in-Charge of the Naval Support Force winter-over detachment at McMurdo Station in 1973.[1]

References
  1. "Blessing Bluff". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-07-26.

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