Perry Bay

Perry Bay (66°8′S 132°49′E) is an open ice-filled bay about 12 nautical miles (22 km) wide, indenting the coast between Freeman Point and a stubby peninsula terminating in Cape Keltie. Delineated from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump (1946–47). Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant O.H. Perry on the sloop Peacock of the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–42) under Wilkes.

Perry Bay is located in Antarctica
Perry Bay
Perry Bay
Location of Perry Bay in Antarctica

References

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