Cape Renard

Cape Renard (65°1′15″S 63°46′12″W) is a cape forming the south side of the entrance to Flandres Bay and separating the Danco and Graham Coasts on the west coast of Antarctic Peninsula. Situated on the minor Renard Island just off the north extremity of Kyiv Peninsula and surmounted by Una's Peaks. Discovered in 1898 by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition under Gerlache and named by him for Professor A. Renard, a member of the Belgica Commission and of the Belgian Royal Academy.

Cape Renard Lighthouse
LocationCape Renard, Antarctica
Coordinates65°01′11″S 63°46′14″W
Tower
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionfiber glass tower
Height3 m (9.8 ft) 
Shapecyldrical tower with balcony and light
Markingswhite tower with red band
Power sourcesolar power 
Light
Focal height7 m (23 ft) 
Range5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) 
CharacteristicFl W 10s 

Azufre Point lies about 3 miles (5 km) southeast.

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