Skontorp Cove

Skontorp Cove (64°54′S 62°52′W) is a cove in Paradise Harbor, lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of Bryde Island along the west coast of Graham Land. Named for Edvard Skontorp, an outstanding Norwegian whale gunner, who commanded a whaler for Salvesen and Co. of Leith, Scotland.

Petzval Glacier in Skontorp Cove

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