Drake Head
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Drake Head is a headland
forming the west side of the entrance to Davies Bay
. Discovered from the Terra Nova
under Lieutenant Harry L.L. Pennell, Royal Navy
, in February 1911. Named for Francis R.H. Drake, meteorologist on board the Terra Nova.
Headland
A headland is a point of land, usually high and often with a sheer drop, that extends out into a body of water.Headland can also refer to:*Headlands and bays*headLand, an Australian television series...
forming the west side of the entrance to Davies Bay
Davies Bay
Davies Bay is a bay on the coast, 10 nautical miles wide, between Drake Head and Cape Kinsey, Antarctica. Discovered in February 1911 from the Terra Nova of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-13. Named for Francis E.C. Davies, shipwright on the Terra Nova....
. Discovered from the Terra Nova
Terra Nova (ship)
The Terra Nova was built in 1884 for the Dundee whaling and sealing fleet. She worked for 10 years in the annual seal fishery in the Labrador Sea, proving her worth for many years before she was called upon for expedition work.Terra Nova was ideally suited to the polar regions...
under Lieutenant Harry L.L. Pennell, Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
, in February 1911. Named for Francis R.H. Drake, meteorologist on board the Terra Nova.