This cape is named after Norwegian seaman Cort Adeler (1622–1675) who distinguished himself for services rendered to the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy.

Cape Daniel Rantzau, the SE headland of the same island is located 7.2 km to the south.

[2] Small Uummannaarsuk island lies 2 km to the southeast of the cape.

[4] Cape Cort Adelaer weather station was built and staffed on this headland by the Allies during World War II.

It was established by Major John T. Crowell in 1943, at the same time that the Comanche Bay facility was reestablished.