Cape Yelcho is the northwestern extremity of Elephant Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It was named by the UK Joint Services Expedition, 1970–71, after the Chilean steam tug Yelcho.
The tug, which was commanded by Luis Pardo, rescued members of Ernest Shackleton's stranded party from nearby Point Wild in August 1916.
References
- Sailing Directions (planning Guide) and (enroute) for Antarctica. Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center. 1992. p. 307. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- Cape Yelcho. SCAR Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
- ^ "Yelcho - The Little Boat that Could". Retrieved 29 November 2019.
61°00′04″S 55°17′06″W / 61.001°S 55.285°W / -61.001; -55.285
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