The îles de Boynes or Boynes Islands, are four small rocky islands of the Kerguelen archipelago, lying some 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Presqu'ile Rallier du Baty on the main island, just south of the 50 south parallel (50°01′S 68°52′E / 50.017°S 68.867°E / -50.017; 68.867). They were discovered in 1772 by the first expedition of Yves-Joseph de Kerguelen-Trémarec. They were named after the marquis de Boynes, the French Secretary of the Navy of the period. Except for the controversial disputed claim to Adélie Land, Boynes Islands are the most southerly French land.

Îles de Boynes
Location of the Îles de Boynes within the Kerguelen Islands
Geography
LocationIndian Ocean
Coordinates50°01′S 68°52′E / 50.017°S 68.867°E / -50.017; 68.867
ArchipelagoÎles Kerguelen
Total islands4
Major islandsÎle de Boyne
Area1 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
Length0.3 km (0.19 mi)
Width0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Coastline0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Highest elevation35 m (115 ft).[1]
Highest pointÎle de Boyne
Administration
France
DistrictÎles Kerguelen
Demographics
DemonymBoyne
Population0

References

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  1. ^ Kerguelen islands map, Géoportail IGN