Morris Point

Morris Point (54°1′S 38°4′W) is a point 0.5 nautical miles (1 km) east of Pearson Point on the south side of Bird Island, South Georgia. It was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee for Lieutenant (later Commander) Roger O. Morris, hydrographic officer in HMS Owen during survey of Stewart Strait and approaches in 1960–61.[1]

References
  1. "Morris Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 8 November 2013.

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