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653:. A small group of rocks 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) southwest of Spring Point in Hughes Bay, Graham Land. Surveyed by K.V. Blaiklock of FIDS from the Norsel in 1955. Named by UK-APC for
343:(FIDASE) in 1956-57 led to important changes in topography and outline of the bay, as shown on maps and charts. Prior to this time many identifications of names in the area were no more than guesses.
846:. Cove forming the south extremity of Hughes Bay. The cove was partially outlined on the charts of the BelgAE under Gerlache, 1897-99. Probably named by whalers operating in this vicinity after
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433:. A short, but wide, glacier lying east of Salvesen Cove. Photographed by the FIDASE in 1956-57, and mapped from these photos by the FIDS. Named by the UK-APC in 1960 for
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is on a headland in the north part of the bay. Hughes Bay is 42 kilometres (26 mi) wide and indents the Danco Coast by 20 kilometres (12 mi). It lies south of the
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796:. Point forming the east side of the entrance to Salvesen Cove. Charted by the BelgAE under Gerlache, 1897-99. Named by the UK-APC in 1960 for
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Glaciers feeding the bay, from northeast to southwest, include:
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299:Exploration
255:. It faces
245:Graham Land
237:Danco Coast
156:Cape Murray
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59:Coordinates
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908:References
305:John Davis
141:Hughes Bay
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347:Glaciers
166:Location
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