Meana Point
Meana Point is the ice covered west entrance point of Quesada Cove on the north coast of Nelson Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. It is formed as a result of the retreat of Nelson Island's ice cap in the last decade of 20th century. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.
The feature is named after Elias Meana Díaz, member of the Spanish team that built Juan Carlos I base in January 1988 and first commander of that base during the 1988/89 austral summer season, for his support for the Bulgarian Antarctic programme.Location
Meana Point is located at, which is 1 km east of Baklan Point, 530 m south of Rotalia Island and 2.5 km southwest of Cariz Point. British mapping of the area in 1968.Maps
