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Touring Fitzroy North in Falkland Islands
Fitzroy North in the region of Falkland Islands (general) is a city located in Falkland Islands - some 17 mi or ( 28 km ) West of Stanley , the country's capital city .
Time in Fitzroy North is now 02:43 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Stanley " with a UTC offset of -3 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: and Stanley. Being here already, consider visiting Stanley . Check out our recommendations for Fitzroy North ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Smoko Mount
Smoko Mount is a mountain on East Falkland, Falkland Islands. "Smoko" is Falkland Islands English for a smoking break.
Located at -51.72 -58.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Bluff Cove
Bluff Cove (Spanish: Bahia Agradable or Hoya Fitzroy is a sea inlet and settlement on East Falkland, in the Falkland Islands, on its east coast. It was the site of secondary landings of the Falklands war 1982, which resulted in a successful attack of the Argentine air force, known as the Bluff Cove Disaster. It is near the Mount Pleasant highway overlooking a small harbour.
Located at -51.77 -58.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Fitzroy, Falkland Islands
Fitzroy is a settlement on East Falkland. It is divided into Fitzroy North and Fitzroy South. It is named after Robert FitzRoy who sailed with Charles Darwin on HMS Beagle, and is on the inlet known as Port Pleasant.
Located at -51.79 -58.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Bluff Cove Air Attacks
The Bluff Cove Air Attacks occurred 8 June 1982, during the Falklands War. British troop transport ships were bombed by the Argentine Air Force (FAA) whilst unloading, with significant damage and casualties.
Located at -51.80 -58.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Mount Challenger
Mount Challenger is a mountain on East Falkland, Falkland Islands,. It is south of Mount Kent. The area saw some action during the Falklands War, and some of it is still mined. The Murrell River rises on Mount Challenger.
Located at -51.71 -58.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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