Petzval Glacier in Skontorp Cove

Skontorp Cove (64°54′S 62°52′W / 64.900°S 62.867°W / -64.900; -62.867) is a cove in Paradise Harbor, lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of Bryde Island along the west coast of Graham Land. Named for Edvard Skontorp, an outstanding Norwegian whale gunner, who commanded a whaler for Salvesen and Co. of Leith, Scotland.

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