Collins Point

Collins Point is a small but prominent headland 1.4 km (0.87 mi) west-south-west of Fildes Point, on the south side of Port Foster, Deception Island, in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It was charted by a British expedition under Foster, 1828–31. It was named by Lieutenant Commander D.N. Penfold, Royal Navy, following his survey of the island in 1948–49, for Rear Admiral Kenneth Collins of the Hydrographic Department of the Admiralty.[2]

Collins Point[1]
Collins Point[1]
Antarctica
LocationCollins Point
Deception Island
South Shetland Islands
Antarctica
Coordinates62°59′45″S 60°35′11″W
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionfiberglass tower[1]
Tower shapecylindrical tower with lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower with red horizontal bands[1]
Tower height3 metres (9.8 ft)[1]
Focal height10 metres (33 ft)[1]
Light sourcesolar power
Range6 nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi)[1]
CharacteristicFl W 5s.[1]
Admiralty numberG1382[1]
NGA number2745[1]

Antarctic Specially Protected Area

The site forms part of an Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA 140), comprising several separate sites on Deception Island, and designated as such primarily for its botanic and ecological values.[3]

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References

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


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