Following the South Georgia Survey, 1951–52, the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee proposed altering the name to Cumberland West Bay and rejecting all other names. This change brings together information about the whole of Cumberland Bay together in indexes.
Following the South Georgia Survey from 1951 to 1952, the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee suggested changing its name to Cumberland West Bay and rejecting other suggestions. This change facilitates the compilation of comprehensive data about Cumberland Bay in one location.