Py Point

Py Point Lighthouse
LocationDoumer Island, Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica
Coordinates64°52′33″S 63°35′02″W / 64.8758°S 63.5839°W / -64.8758; -63.5839
Tower
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Height11 m (36 ft) 
Shapesquare pyramidal tower
Markingsred 
Power sourcesolar power 
OperatorInstituto Antártico Chileno 
Light
Focal height71 m (233 ft) 
Range5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) 
CharacteristicFl W 5s 

Py Point (64°53′S 63°37′W / 64.883°S 63.617°W / -64.883; -63.617) 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.