Martins Head
Encyclopedia
Martins Head is a prominent headland
forming the south side of the entrance to Legru Bay
on the south coast of King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands
. The name dates back to at least 1820, when it was described by Edward Bransfield
, Master, Royal Navy
, during his exploration of these islands.
Headland
A headland is a point of land, usually high and often with a sheer drop, that extends out into a body of water.Headland can also refer to:*Headlands and bays*headLand, an Australian television series...
forming the south side of the entrance to Legru Bay
Legru Bay
Legru Bay is a bay 2 nautical miles wide, indenting the south coast of King George Island immediately northeast of Martins Head, in the South Shetland Islands. In 1908-10, the French Antarctic Expedition under Charcot applied the name "Cap Legru" to a feature which has now been identified as...
on the south coast of King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands, lying about north of the Antarctic Peninsula, with a total area of . By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for...
. The name dates back to at least 1820, when it was described by Edward Bransfield
Edward Bransfield
Edward Bransfield was a master of the British Royal Navy and considered the discoverer of the continent of Antarctica.-Early life:...
, Master, Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
, during his exploration of these islands.