Trulla Bluff
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Trulla Bluff is a high, ice-covered bluff forming the eastern extremity of Bristol Island
, South Sandwich Islands. This feature was named "Glacier Bluff" during the survey of the island
by RRS
to avoid duplication. The new name refers to the Norwegian whaling vessel Trulla which visited the islands in 1911.
Bristol Island
Bristol Island is an long island lying midway between Montagu Island and Thule Island in the South Sandwich Islands.Bristol Island is composed of several active volcanoes with eruptions reported in 1823, 1935, 1936, 1950 and 1956.-History:...
, South Sandwich Islands. This feature was named "Glacier Bluff" during the survey of the island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
by RRS
Royal Research Ship
A Royal Research Ship is a British-operated merchant ship that conducts research for British Government scientific research organisations, notably the British Antarctic Survey and the Natural Environment Research Council...
to avoid duplication. The new name refers to the Norwegian whaling vessel Trulla which visited the islands in 1911.