Barff Peninsula

Barff Peninsula (54°19′S 36°18′W / 54.317°S 36.300°W / -54.317; -36.300Coordinates: 54°19′S 36°18′W / 54.317°S 36.300°W / -54.317; -36.300) is a peninsula forming the east margin of Cumberland East Bay, South Georgia, extending northwest from Sörling Valley 8 miles (13 km) to Barff Point. It was probably first seen by the British expedition under James Cook in 1775. The peninsula takes its name from its northern extremity, Barff Point.

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