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The '''Debenham Islands''' are a group of small islands and rocks within [[Marguerite Bay]] along the west coast of [[Graham Land]] in the [[British Antarctic Territory]]. These islands lie between [[Millerand Island]] and the mainland of Graham Land's [[Fallières Coast]]. | The '''Debenham Islands''' are a group of small islands and rocks within [[Marguerite Bay]] along the west coast of [[Graham Land]] in the [[British Antarctic Territory]]. These islands lie between [[Millerand Island]] and the mainland of Graham Land's [[Fallières Coast]]. | ||
The Debenham Islands were discovered and named by the British Graham Land Expedition of 1934–37 under | The Debenham Islands were discovered and named by the British Graham Land Expedition of 1934–37 under John Riddoch Rymill; the Expedition base was on [[Barry Island, Debenham Islands|Barry Island]] in the centre of the group, during part of this time. | ||
The island group was named for Frank Debenham, who served as a member of the British Graham Land Expedition Advisory Committee. The main islands are named after his children: | The island group was named for Frank Debenham, who served as a member of the British Graham Land Expedition Advisory Committee. The main islands are named after his children: | ||
Latest revision as of 14:05, 30 April 2020
The Debenham Islands are a group of small islands and rocks within Marguerite Bay along the west coast of Graham Land in the British Antarctic Territory. These islands lie between Millerand Island and the mainland of Graham Land's Fallières Coast.
The Debenham Islands were discovered and named by the British Graham Land Expedition of 1934–37 under John Riddoch Rymill; the Expedition base was on Barry Island in the centre of the group, during part of this time.
The island group was named for Frank Debenham, who served as a member of the British Graham Land Expedition Advisory Committee. The main islands are named after his children:
An Argentinian base ('San Martín') is located on Barry Island.
Location
- Location map: 68°7’57"S, 67°6’33"W
References
- Gazetteer and Map of The British Antarctic Territory: Debenham Islands