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Gold Head

Coordinates: 54°36′S 35°55′W / 54.600°S 35.917°W / -54.600; -35.917
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Gold Head (54°36′S 35°55′W / 54.600°S 35.917°W / -54.600; -35.917) is a headland forming the north entrance point of Gold Harbour on the east coast of South Georgia. The name, which derives from Gold Harboor, was proposed by Commander C.J. Gratton, Royal Navy, following his survey of the harbour in 1958.[1]

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  1. ^ "Gold Head". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 28 April 2012.

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