Cape Lloyd

Cape Lloyd (61°7′S 54°1′W) is a cape which forms the north end of Clarence Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica, on the north side of the entrance to Kutela Cove. The name "Lloyd's Promontory" appears on charts of the 1821–25 period, but in more recent years the feature has become internationally known as Cape Lloyd.[1]

Location of Clarence Island in the South Shetland Islands.
Cape Lloyd lighthouse
LocationClarence Island, South Shetland Islands, Cape Lloyd
Coordinates61°07′52″S 54°00′34″W
Tower
Constructionconcrete (foundation), fiberglass (tower) 
Height3 m (9.8 ft) 
Shapecylinder 
Markingswhite , stripe (red, horizontal) 
Power sourcesolar power 
Light
Focal height113 m (371 ft) 
Range5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) 
CharacteristicFl W 10s 

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Cape Lloyd". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)

Clarence Island seen from northeast with (left to right) Cape Bowles, Istros Bay, Sugarloaf Island, Smith Cove, Kakrina Point, Kutela Cove and Cape Lloyd surmounted by Jubilee Peak.


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