Ulu Peninsula ( 63°56′S 58°5′W / 63.933°S 58.083°W / -63.933; -58.083 ( Ulu Peninsula ) ) is that portion of James Ross Island northwest of the narrow neck of land between Rohss Bay and Croft Bay , extending from Cape Obelisk to Cape Lachman, in Antarctica.
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244-482: A N-S direction for about 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi), its high point rising to 645 metres (2,116 ft) high, standing 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) south-southwest of Cape Lachman. Surveyed by the FIDS in 1945, and named after Cape Lachman. 63°49′S 57°53′W / 63.817°S 57.883°W / -63.817; -57.883 . A col at about 175 metres (574 ft) high near
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366-536: A large number of young seals was observed near the mouth of the bay. The holluschickie were the young seals in Rudyard Kipling's story "The White Seal" in the Jungle Book. 63°56′S 58°09′W / 63.933°S 58.150°W / -63.933; -58.150 . A hill rising to 665 metres (2,182 ft) high west of Carro Pass. The name derives from Cerro Virgen de las Nieves (Virgin of
427-531: A skating rink. 63°53′S 58°09′W / 63.883°S 58.150°W / -63.883; -58.150 . A bay between Rink Point and Stoneley Point. The bay was almost surely discovered by Otto Nordenskjöld of the SwedAE in 1903, who roughly mapped this area and showed small bays in this position. It was surveyed by FIDS in 1945 and 1952, and later called "Caleta Santa Eduvigis" on an unpublished Argentine Antarctic Expedition map, about 1959. Named by
488-674: A small stream into the deep bay 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) south of Lagrelius Point. Discovered in 1945 by the FIDS, who so named it because it is obscured by surrounding highlands. 64°02′S 58°12′W / 64.033°S 58.200°W / -64.033; -58.200 . An ice-covered, flat-topped mountain with rock exposures, 740 metres (2,430 ft) high, located east of Hidden Lake on Ulu Peninsula. Following BAS geological work, 1985-86, named by UK-APC after Doctor Eric H. Back, Lieutenant RNVR, medical officer on Operation Tabarin at Port Lockroy, 1943-44, and Hope Bay, 1944–45. Central features, from Lagrelius Point in
549-521: A subsequent visit to this bay by a FIDS party in 1952, there was a discussion as to whether medicinal brandy should be used as treatment for a dog bite. The name arose naturally from this incident. 63°48′S 57°57′W / 63.800°S 57.950°W / -63.800; -57.950 . A steep rocky point with snow slopes falling away inland, at the northeast corner of Brandy Bay. Named by UK-APC for John S. Bibby, FIDS geologist at Hope Bay, 1958-59. Northeast features, from Stickle Ridge in
610-483: Is a large island off the southeast side and near the northeastern extremity of the Antarctic Peninsula , from which it is separated by Prince Gustav Channel . Rising to 1,630 metres (5,350 ft), it is irregularly shaped and extends 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) in a north–south direction. James Ross Island is separated from Trinity Peninsula , at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula to
671-402: Is descriptive, this being one of the most active glaciers on the island. 64°24′S 57°41′W / 64.400°S 57.683°W / -64.400; -57.683 . A point formed by a rock cliff surmounted by ice, located 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) east-northeast of Cape Foster. First surveyed by SwedAE, 1901-04, under Otto Nordenskjold. Resurveyed by FIDS in 1948,
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#1732773170677732-556: Is notable for an exposure of volcanic rocks and probable glacial beds of Pliocene age. Named by the UK-APC, 1987, after Alfred Thomas Berry, Chief Steward in Discovery II, 1929-39; in charge of stores on Operation Tabarin at Port Lockroy, 1943-44, and Hope Bay, 1944-45. 63°47′S 57°47′W / 63.783°S 57.783°W / -63.783; -57.783 . Cape marking the north tip of James Ross Island. Discovered by
793-469: Is similar geologically and in appearance to Terrapin Hill in the northeast portion of the island; hence the application of a related name. 64°23′S 57°22′W / 64.383°S 57.367°W / -64.383; -57.367 . An isolated, steep-sided, flat-topped rock mass, 400 metres (1,300 ft) high, on the southeast extremity of James Ross Island. First seen, roughly surveyed, and given
854-460: Is the largest outcrop of hard intrusive rock on James Ross Island. Named by UK-APC for its resemblance to a palisade. 64°03′S 58°25′W / 64.050°S 58.417°W / -64.050; -58.417 . A cove indenting the northwest coast of James Ross Island to the north of Tumbledown Cliffs. In association with the names of other alcoholic spirits on this coast, named Gin Cove by
915-509: The Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS) in 1945. The name given by UK-APC is descriptive of the formation of the scree slope at the foot of these cliffs. 64°05′S 58°24′W / 64.083°S 58.400°W / -64.083; -58.400 . A col running N-S at 150 metres (490 ft) high between Gin Cove and Rum Cove, in the west part of James Ross Island. Crisscross Crags rise at
976-760: The International Whaling Commission , 1949-59, and President of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, 1952-55. 64°03′S 57°51′W / 64.050°S 57.850°W / -64.050; -57.850 . A high spur trending east-southeast from Dobson Dome. Following geological work by BAS, 1985-86, named by the UK-APC after John Blyth, cook on Operation Tabarin at Port Lockroy, 1943^4, and Hope Bay, 1944-45. Northwest features, from Rink Point in
1037-535: The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology discovered the bones of a theropod dinosaur on the island. Nicknamed "Naze" after the northerly Naze Peninsula on which it was found, the Late Cretaceous remains include an upper jaw and teeth, and most of the lower legs and feet. Little information is available, but the shape of the leg and feet indicate it was a runner. In 2019, it was given
1098-650: The Antarctic the ship of the above Swedish expedition. 69°09′S 57°14′W / 69.150°S 57.233°W / -69.150; -57.233 . A glacier, 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) long, on the east side of James Ross Island. It flows into Erebus and Terror Gulf just north of Cape Gage. Surveyed by FIDS in 1945 and 1953. Named by UK-APC for John A. Coley of FIDS, meteorological assistant at Hope Bay in 1952 and 1953. 64°10′S 57°05′W / 64.167°S 57.083°W / -64.167; -57.083 . A rocky promontory forming
1159-629: The Prince Gustav Channel passable for the first time. Mendel Polar Station , the first Czech Antarctic Base, is located on the island. James Ross Island was charted in October 1903 by the Swedish Antarctic Expedition (SwedAE) under Otto Nordenskiöld , who named it for Sir James Clark Ross , the leader of a British expedition to this area in 1842 that discovered and roughly charted a number of points along
1220-528: The Snows hill) applied by Argentine Antarctic Expeditions, 1978. A more concise English form of the name has been approved. 63°57′S 58°07′W / 63.950°S 58.117°W / -63.950; -58.117 . A gently sloping snow pass linking Holluschickie Bay and the bay between Rink Point and Stoneley Point. Named for Capitaín Ignacio Carro of the Argentine Army, who first traversed
1281-521: The SwedAE, 1901-04, under Otto Nordenskjöld, who named it for J. Lachman, a patron of the expedition. [REDACTED] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Geological Survey . James Ross Island James Ross Island ( 64°10′S 57°45′W / 64.167°S 57.750°W / -64.167; -57.750 ( James Ross Island ) )
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#17327731706771342-409: The UK-APC after Jonathan R. Ineson, BAS geologist in the area. 64°04′S 58°15′W / 64.067°S 58.250°W / -64.067; -58.250 . A substantial rock nunatak just north of Rohss Bay and 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) southeast of Hidden Lake. Mapped from surveys by FIDS (1960-61). This distinctive ridge-backed nunatak with vertical columnar structure
1403-441: The UK-APC after Michael C. Sharp, BAS field assistant in the area, 1981-82. 63°51′S 58°04′W / 63.850°S 58.067°W / -63.850; -58.067 . A hill 75 metres (246 ft) high topped by three volcanic plugs, located 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) east-northeast of Stoneley Point. Named by UK-APC following BAS geological work in the area after Mark P.O. Lewis, BAS field assistant in
1464-430: The UK-APC after Thomas Donnachie, radio operator on Operation Tabarin at Hope Bay, 1944-45. 64°02′S 57°55′W / 64.033°S 57.917°W / -64.033; -57.917 . A prominent snow-covered, dome-shaped mountain 950 metres (3,120 ft) high between Rohss Bay and Croft Bay . Surveyed by FIDS, 1958-61. Named by UK-APC for Alban T.A. Dobson (1885-1962), British civil servant, Secretary of
1525-789: The UK-APC following BAS geological work here, 1981-83. Named after Seacatch, the father seal in Rudyard Kipling's The White Seal , in association with similar names in this area. 63°58′S 57°58′W / 63.967°S 57.967°W / -63.967; -57.967 . Prominent, flat-topped rock heights, with steeply cliffed sides, 6 nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi) southwest of Andreassen Point. Surveyed by FIDS in 1945 and 1955. Named for Paul M.O. Massey, FIDS medical officer at Hope Bay in 1955. 64°01′S 58°04′W / 64.017°S 58.067°W / -64.017; -58.067 . A cliff on Ulu Peninsula rising to about 500 metres (1,600 ft) high northeast of Back Mesa. Following geological work by BAS, 1985-86, named by
1586-503: The UK-APC in 1983 in association with nearby Brandy Bay. 63°52′S 58°07′W / 63.867°S 58.117°W / -63.867; -58.117 . A rocky point on the northwest coast of James-Ross Island, 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) west of Brandy Bay. Named by UK-APC for Robert Stoneley, FIDS geologist at Hope Bay in 1952. 63°53′S 58°03′W / 63.883°S 58.050°W / -63.883; -58.050 . A small ice dome with rock walls at
1647-517: The UK-APC in 1983. 64°02′S 58°24′W / 64.033°S 58.400°W / -64.033; -58.400 . A valley to the north of Gin Cove and west of Patalamon Mesa. So named following BAS geological work, 1981-83, in association with Hidden Lake. 64°02′S 58°22′W / 64.033°S 58.367°W / -64.033; -58.367 . A flat-topped mountain rising to about 700 metres (2,300 ft) high west of Hidden Lake. In association with nearby Kerick Col, named by
1708-804: The UK-APC in 1987 after Patalamon, son of Kerick Booterin, in Rudyard Kipling's story The White Seal in The Jungle Book . 64°00′S 58°22′W / 64.000°S 58.367°W / -64.000; -58.367 . The southern entrance point to Holluschickie Bay. The name, recommended by UK-APC, arose from association with Holluschickie Bay; Kotick was the name of the white seal in Rudyard Kipling 's Jungle Book . 64°02′S 58°18′W / 64.033°S 58.300°W / -64.033; -58.300 . A lake, 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) long, lying midway between Lagrelius Point and Cape Obelisk . It drains by
1769-534: The UK-APC in 1987 after Reinhard Förster (1935-87), West German geologist from the University of Munich, who was a member of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) field party to the area, 1985-86. 64°03′S 57°18′W / 64.050°S 57.300°W / -64.050; -57.300 . A high ice-free point 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) west-northwest of Ula Point on
1830-490: The area, 1982-83; Station Commander at Rothera, 1980-82, and Faraday, 1982-84. 63°50′S 58°02′W / 63.833°S 58.033°W / -63.833; -58.033 . The southwest entrance point of Brandy Bay. A refuge hut called "Refugio San Carlos" was established on this point by the Argentine Antarctic Expedition in 1959. Following geological work in the area by BAS, 1981-83,
1891-657: The area, named "Paso San José" after Saint Joseph by an Argentine Antarctic Expedition (announced 1979 by Argentina Ministerio de Defensa). 63°52′S 57°54′W / 63.867°S 57.900°W / -63.867; -57.900 . A gravel plain cut by braided streams at the head of Brandy Bay, James Ross Island. Named by UK-APC in 1983 after Thomas Abernethy, gunner on HMS Erebus (Captain James C. Ross) during exploration of these waters in 1842-43. 63°52′S 57°50′W / 63.867°S 57.833°W / -63.867; -57.833 . Escarpment which extends in
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1952-646: The characteristic color of the exposed rock cliffs. 64°22′30″S 57°46′13″W / 64.375°S 57.7702778°W / -64.375; -57.7702778 A bay entered west of Jefford Point on the south side of James Ross Island. Named by UK Antarctic Place-names Committee (UK-APC) (2006) in association with Swift Glacier which flows southward into the bay. 64°22′S 57°46′W / 64.367°S 57.767°W / -64.367; -57.767 . A steep glacier about 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) long, close west of Jefford Point. Named by UK-APC following FIDS surveys, 1958-61. The name
2013-569: The cost of the expedition. It was resurveyed by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS) in 1952. Point is considered a more suitable descriptive term for this feature than cape. 63°58′S 58°19′W / 63.967°S 58.317°W / -63.967; -58.317 . The northern entrance point to Holluschickie Bay. The name, recommended by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC), arose from association with Holluschickie Bay; Matkah
2074-717: The descriptive name "The Watch Tower" by Otto Nordenskjold of the SwedAE in March 1902. 64°23′00″S 57°23′00″W / 64.3833333°S 57.3833333°W / -64.3833333; -57.3833333 . A small glacier flowing south-southeast to Admiralty Sound along the west side of The Watchtower. Named by UK-APC in 1995 after Michael Kingsley Howarth (b. 1932), Deputy Keeper of Paleontology, British Museum (Natural History), 1980-92, and author of Falklands Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS) Scientific Report No. 21, Alexander Island. [REDACTED] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of
2135-530: The east extremity of James Ross Island and the west side of the north entrance to Admiralty Sound . Discovered by a British expedition 1839-43, under James Clark Ross , who named it for V. Admiral William Hall Gage , a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty. From west to east 64°23′S 58°13′W / 64.383°S 58.217°W / -64.383; -58.217 . A rocky point 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) southeast of Cape Broms, on
2196-514: The east side of the col. In association with names in this area from Rudyard Kipling 's The Jungle Book , named after Kerick Booterin, chief of the seal hunters in The White Seal. Named by the UK-APC in 1983. 64°04′S 58°22′W / 64.067°S 58.367°W / -64.067; -58.367 . A glacier flowing northwest into Gin Cove. Following geological work by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), 1981-83, named by
2257-781: The eastern side of the island. The style, "James" Ross Island is used to avoid confusion with the more widely known Ross Island in McMurdo Sound . Two dinosaur-bearing formations are present on the island, both from the Upper Cretaceous : the Santa Marta Formation and the Snow Hill Island Formation . These are two of only three known formations to have dinosaur fossils in Antarctica. The first dinosaur discovered in Antarctica
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2379-470: The margins, rising to 400 metres (1,300 ft) high southeast of Stoneley Point. Named by the UK-APC in 1987 after Gwion ("Taff") Davies, general assistant on Operation Tabarin at Port Lockroy, 1943-44, and Hope Bay, 1944-45. 63°52′S 58°04′W / 63.867°S 58.067°W / -63.867; -58.067 . A small valley trending NE-SW, located 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) east-southeast of Stoneley Point. Named in 1983 by
2440-500: The name Imperobator antarcticus . It was large, about the size of Utahraptor . It is the second Antarctic theropod discovered, after Cryolophosaurus . An ornithopod was found in the Snow Hill Island Formation by Argentine paleontologists Rodolfo Aníbal Coria and Juan José Moly in 2008. In 2013, Coria named it Trinisaura santamartaensis . In 2015, an iguanodontid found in 2002 by Fernando Novas
2501-520: The north tip of James Ross Island, trending northeast–southwest between the Bibby Point massif and Lachman Crags. Following geological work by BAS, 1981-83, named by the UK-APC after James A. Crame, BAS geologist from 1976, who worked in the area, 1981-82. 63°48′S 57°49′W / 63.800°S 57.817°W / -63.800; -57.817 . Hill rising to 370 metres (1,210 ft) high between Lachman Crags and Cape Lachman. The hill
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2562-639: The northeast coast of James Ross Island. Surveyed by Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS) first in 1945, then again in 1953. The UK-APC name is descriptive; when viewed from seaward the feature resembles a skep type beehive. 64°05′S 57°09′W / 64.083°S 57.150°W / -64.083; -57.150 . A low ice-covered point on the northeast coast of James Ross Island, 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) northwest of Cape Gage. First seen and roughly surveyed by SwedAE, 1901-04, under Otto Nordenskjold. Resurveyed by FIDS in 1945. Named by UK-APC for Anton Olsen Ula, boatswain on
2623-501: The northwest coast of James Ross Island between Tumbledown Cliffs and Cape Obelisk . Named in 1983 by the UK-APC in association with the names of other alcoholic spirits on this coast. 64°05′S 58°27′W / 64.083°S 58.450°W / -64.083; -58.450 . Conspicuous rock cliffs on the west coast of James Ross Island, about 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) north of Cape Obelisk. Probably first seen by Doctor Otto Nordenskjold in 1903. Surveyed by
2684-652: The northwest of James Ross Island . It is separated from Trinity Peninsula , at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula to the west, by the Prince Gustav Channel . Vega Island is to the east of the peninsula. Ulu Peninsula was named descriptively by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) in 1987. In plan view the cove is shaped like an ulu , a type of knife traditionally used by Inuit women. Download coordinates as: Features to
2745-546: The northwest, by the Prince Gustav Channel . Vega Island is to the north of the island, separated from James Ross Island by the Herbert Sound . Erebus and Terror Gulf is to the northeast. Seymour Island and Snow Hill Island are to the southeast. It is in the James Ross Island group . The island was connected to the Antarctic mainland by an ice shelf until 1995, when the ice shelf collapsed, making
2806-613: The pass in 1959. 63°59′S 58°07′W / 63.983°S 58.117°W / -63.983; -58.117 . Nunatak rising to 150 metres (490 ft) high in the glacier flowing west into Holluschickie Bay. Named descriptively following British Antarctic Survey (BAS) geological work on the island, 1985-86, from the excellent columnar jointing exhibited on the feature. 63°58′S 58°04′W / 63.967°S 58.067°W / -63.967; -58.067 . A group of nunataks rising to about 500 metres (1,600 ft) high between Carro Pass and Massey Heights. Named by
2867-418: The point was called "Brandy Point" in association with the bay, but later named San Carlos Point. 63°50′S 57°59′W / 63.833°S 57.983°W / -63.833; -57.983 . A bay 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) wide on the northwest coast of James Ross Island, entered west of Bibby Point. Probably first seen by Otto Nordenskjöld in 1903. Surveyed by FIDS in 1945. During
2928-619: The records being lost in a fire at Hope Bay, it was surveyed again by FIDS in 1952. Named by UK-APC for Brian Jefford, FIDS surveyor at Hope Bay in 1948, and at Admiralty Bay in 1949. 64°22′00″S 57°35′00″W / 64.3666667°S 57.5833333°W / -64.3666667; -57.5833333 . A ridge, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) long, trending north-northwest – south-southeast, midway between Jefford Point and Tortoise Hill, southeast James Ross Island. Named by UK Antarctic Place-names Committee (UK-APC) in 1995 after Simon Andrew Lomas (b. 1965), British Antarctic Survey (BAS) geologist who
2989-747: The south side of James Ross Island. Discovered by a British expedition 1839-43, under James Clark Ross , who named it for Captain Henry Foster, RN, leader of a British expedition in the Chanticleer , 1828-31. The cape was mapped by the SwedAE under Nordenskjold, 1901-04. 64°23′S 57°52′W / 64.383°S 57.867°W / -64.383; -57.867 . A prominent round hill 860 metres (2,820 ft) high with distinctive convex slopes, 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) inland between Cape Foster and Jefford Point. Named by UK-APC following FIDS surveys, 1958-61. The name records
3050-490: The south to Bibby Point in the north, include: 63°53′S 58°11′W / 63.883°S 58.183°W / -63.883; -58.183 . A rocky point on the northwest coast of James Ross Island, 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) east of Carlson Island . The name arose because, during a visit by an FIDS party in August 1952, the point was surrounded by a large area of slippery, snow-free sea ice resembling
3111-739: The south to Cape Lachman in the north, include: 63°56′S 57°55′W / 63.933°S 57.917°W / -63.933; -57.917 . A ridge rising to about 720 metres (2,360 ft) high, west of Saint Martha Cove. The weathered red lavas of the ridge were examined by BAS geologists during the 1985-86 season. Named descriptively by the UK-APC after the spiny nature of the ridge. 63°55′S 57°54′W / 63.917°S 57.900°W / -63.917; -57.900 . Pass trending northwest–southeast and rising to about 200 metres (660 ft) high between Lachman Crags and Stickle Ridge. On either side of this pass there are exposures of fossiliferous Cretaceous rocks. Following work in
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#17327731706773172-451: The southwest coast of James Ross Island, flowing southwest into Carlsson Bay. Probably first seen by Doctor Otto Nordenskjold in 1903. Surveyed by FIDS in 1945. Named by UK-APC for Murdo F. Tait, FIDS meteorological observer at Hope Bay in 1952 and 1953. 64°27′S 57°59′W / 64.450°S 57.983°W / -64.450; -57.983 . A cape lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) southeast of Carlsson Bay on
3233-474: The southwest of Holluschickie Bay include, from south to north, 64°06′S 58°21′W / 64.100°S 58.350°W / -64.100; -58.350 . An irregularly shaped system of crags with arms extending in four directions, rising to 650 metres (2,130 ft) high east of Rum Cove. Named descriptively by the UK-APC in 1987. 64°06′S 58°25′W / 64.100°S 58.417°W / -64.100; -58.417 . A cove indenting
3294-595: The southwest side of James Ross Island. First seen and surveyed in 1903 by the SwedAE under Nordenskjold, who named it Cape Nygren after G. Nygren, Swedish chemist who contributed toward the cost of the expedition. It was resurveyed by the FIDS in 1952. Point is considered a more suitable descriptive term for this feature than cape. 64°24′S 58°04′W / 64.400°S 58.067°W / -64.400; -58.067 . A square bay, 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) in extent, entered 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) northwest of Cape Foster on
3355-419: The southwest side of James Ross Island. First seen and surveyed in 1903 by the SwedAE under Nordenskjold, who named it for J. Carlsson of Sweden who contributed toward the cost of the expedition. The bay was resurveyed by the FIDS in 1952-53. 64°22′S 58°02′W / 64.367°S 58.033°W / -64.367; -58.033 . A glacier about 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) long on
3416-483: The west to Blyth Spur in the east, include: 63°55′S 58°17′W / 63.917°S 58.283°W / -63.917; -58.283 . Low, ice-free point on the northwest side of James Ross Island, 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) south of Carlson Island. Discovered and first surveyed in 1903 by the Swedish Antarctic Expedition (SwedAE) under Otto Nordenskjöld , who named it Cape Lagrelius after Axel Lagrelius of Stockholm, who contributed toward
3477-792: The west, include: From west to east 64°07′S 57°49′W / 64.117°S 57.817°W / -64.117; -57.817 . A rock crag rising to 905 metres (2,969 ft) high northwest of Mount Haddington . It provides the highest exposure of volcanic rock on the island. Named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) in 1987 after William R. Flett, geologist on Operation Tabarin at Deception Island (Base Leader), 1943-44, and Hope Bay, 1944–45. 64°01′S 57°33′W / 64.017°S 57.550°W / -64.017; -57.550 . Cliffs located east-northeast of Stark Point, running east–west for 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) and rising to 550 metres (1,800 ft) high in northern James Ross Island. Named by
3538-689: Was Antarctopelta oliveroi , a medium-sized ankylosaur found on James Ross Island by Argentinian geologists Eduardo Olivero and Roberto Scasso in 1986. The dinosaur was recovered from the Campanian stage of the Upper Cretaceous Santa Marta Formation , about 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Santa Marta Cove on the north part of the island. The ankylosaur was not formally named until 2006. In December 2003, U.S. paleontologist Judd Case from Saint Mary's College of California and U.S. geologist James Martin from
3599-494: Was a member of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) field party in the area, 1994-95. 64°22′S 57°30′W / 64.367°S 57.500°W / -64.367; -57.500 . A hill more than 500 metres (1,600 ft) high, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) west of The Watchtower at the southeast corner of James Ross Island. Named by UK-APC following FIDS surveys, 1958-61. The feature
3660-422: Was named Morrosaurus antarcticus by Sebastian Rozadilla, Federico Lisandro Agnolin, Fernando Emilio Novas, Alexis Rolando Aranciaga Mauro, Matthew J. Motta, Juan Manuel Lirio Marcelo and Pablo Isasi. The genus name refers to the site of El Morro on James Ross Island, where the remains of the species were found. The specific name refers to Antarctica. Download coordinates as: Notable features, clockwise from
3721-424: Was the mother of the white seal, Kotick, in Rudyard Kipling 's Jungle Book . 63°59′S 58°16′W / 63.983°S 58.267°W / -63.983; -58.267 . A bay on the west coast of James Ross Island, entered between Matkah and Kotick Points. Probably first seen by Otto Nordenskjöld in 1903. Surveyed by FIDS in 1945. The name arose during a subsequent visit by a FIDS party in 1952, when
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