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Py Point (64°53′S 63°37′W) is a point forming the south extremity of Doumer Island, in the Palmer Archipelago. Discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, and named by Charcot for Monsieur Py, president of the French Chamber of Commerce in Buenos Aires at that time.

Py Point Lighthouse

Location	Doumer Island, Palmer Archipelago
Coordinates	64°52′33″S 63°35′02″W
Tower
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	metal skeletal tower
Height	11 m (36 ft)
Shape	square pyramidal tower[1][2]
Markings	red
Power source	solar power
Operator	Instituto Antártico Chileno
Light
Focal height	71 m (233 ft)
Range	5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 5s

See also

• List of lighthouses in Antarctica

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Py Point". (content from the Geographic Names Information System) 

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