Py Point

Py Point Lighthouse
*Base Yelcho*
Py Point Lighthouse Base Yelcho Antarctica
Location	Py Point Doumer Island Palmer Archipelago Antarctica
Coordinates	64°52′44″S 63°35′32″W / 64.878779°S 63.592095°W / -64.878779; -63.592095
Year first constructed	n/a
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	metal skeletal tower
Tower shape	square pyramidal tower
Markings / pattern	red tower
Height	11 metres (36 ft)
Focal height	71 metres (233 ft)
Light source	solar power
Range	5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 5s.
Admiralty number	G1399.4
NGA number	2792
Managing agent	Instituto Antártico Chileno

Py Point (64°53′S 63°37′W / 64.883°S 63.617°W / -64.883; -63.617Coordinates: 64°53′S 63°37′W / 64.883°S 63.617°W / -64.883; -63.617) is a point forming the south extremity of Doumer Island, in the Palmer Archipelago. Discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, and named by Charcot for Monsieur Py, president of the French Chamber of Commerce in Buenos Aires at that time.