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Ravin Bay


Ravin Bay (66°32′S 138°27′E / 66.533°S 138.450°E / -66.533; 138.450Coordinates: 66°32′S 138°27′E / 66.533°S 138.450°E / -66.533; 138.450) is a small bay between Cape Pepin and the point where Francais Glacier discharges into the sea. Discovered in 1840 by a French expedition under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville and named by him for the aspect of the coast, "ravin" being French for ravine.

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


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