In 1951–52, the South Georgia Survey (SGS) reported that the single large island, shown on charts as "Three Point Island," was known locally as Jomfruene (the maidens). Following more detailed survey by the SGS, 1955–56, it is now known that there are three small islands, not one large one, and the local name has been extended to the group.
During the 1951-52 South Georgia Survey (SGS), it was discovered that a single island, previously represented as "Three Point Island," was actually known by locals as Jomfruene (the maidens). Further investigation by the SGS in 1955-56 clarified that there are three smaller islands, rather than one large one, and the name has since been applied to the entire group.