Prospect Point (Antarctica)

Prospect Point is a rocky promontory on the west coast of Graham Land, Antarctica. It marks the northern side of the entrance to Flandres Bay. It is characterized by steep cliffs rising directly from the sea.

The point was discovered by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897–99) under Adrien de Gerlache, and was named "Cap d'Espoir" (Cape of Hope) by him, presumably in the hope of finding a navigable passage southward. The name was later translated and changed to Prospect Point by the British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE) of 1934–37 under John Rymill, which surveyed the area more extensively.

Prospect Point is located approximately at 65°40′S 64°08′W. The surrounding area is typically ice-covered for much of the year, but open water can be present during the austral summer.

The area around Prospect Point supports a variety of Antarctic wildlife, including seabirds and seals. The point itself offers views across Flandres Bay and towards the mountains of the Graham Land peninsula. It is a popular destination for tourist ships visiting the Antarctic Peninsula.