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Roché Peak (54°00′S 38°02′W) is a conspicuous peak rising to 365 metres (1,198 ft), the highest feature on Bird Island, South Georgia. It stands 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) west of the east extremity of the island. The name La Roche Strait, for the nearby strait between Bird Island and South Georgia, was used for many years but has now been replaced in usage by Bird Sound. The name Roché Peak, given by the UK Antarctic Place-names Committee in 1960, preserves the original name for the area. The Englishman merchant Anthony de la Roché discovered South Georgia in 1675.

See also

• Bird Island, South Georgia
• Anthony de la Roché
• Roché Glacier

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Roché Peak". (content from the Geographic Names Information System) 

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Der Roché Peak ist ein markanter und 365 m (nach britischen Angaben 356 m) hoher Berg auf Bird Island vor der nordwestlichen Spitze Südgeorgiens. Er ist die höchste Erhebung der Insel.

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