Willis Islands

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Not to be confused with Willis Island (Coral Sea).

The Willis Islands are a small archipelago to the west of the main island of South Georgia. They are 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Bird Island.

They were discovered in 1775 by Captain James Cook and named for the crew member who first sighted them.

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This article incorporates text from Willis Islands, in the Geographic Names Information System, operated by the United States Geological Survey, and therefore a public domain work of the United States Government. Coordinates: 54°0′S 38°11′W / -54, -38.183

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