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D'Ursel Point


D'Ursel Point (64°25′S 62°20′W / 64.417°S 62.333°W / -64.417; -62.333Coordinates: 64°25′S 62°20′W / 64.417°S 62.333°W / -64.417; -62.333) is a headland which marks the south side of the entrance to Buls Bay on the southeast coast of Brabant Island, in the Palmer Archipelago.

It was discovered by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, 1897–99, under Gerlache, and named by him for count Hippolyte d'Ursel (Brussel, 17 november 1850 - 9 december 1937), Président of the Royal Belgian Society of Géographics and a supporter of the expedition. Avicenna Bay sits approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the southwest.



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