Bearing Island (or also Direction Island) is a small antarctic island lying midway between Nansen Island and Enterprise Island in Wilhelmina Bay, off the west coast of Graham Land. Bearing Island is located at (64°33′S 62°2′W). The name Bearing or Direction Island was used for this feature by whalers in the area because the island and a rock patch on Nansen Island were used as leading marks when entering Foyn Harbor from the southeast.

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Bearing Island

Bearing Island Location in Antarctica
Geography
Location	Antarctica
Coordinates	64°33′S 62°2′W
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
Population	Uninhabited

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