Shag Rocks

Falkland Islands / South Georgia / Grytviken /
 island, rocks

The Shag Rocks are six small islands in the westernmost extreme of South Georgia, 240 km (150 mi) west of the main island of South Georgia and 1000 km (620 mi) off the Falkland Islands.

The Shag Rocks cover a total area of less than 20 hectares (50 acres). Situated on the South Georgia Ridge, they have a peak elevation above sea level of 75 m (246 ft), and stand in water approximately 319 m (1046 ft) deep.
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Coordinates:   53°52'42"S   41°36'58"W
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