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| − | '''Sherman Bay''' is a bay on the north side of [[Coronation Island]], amongst the [[South | + | '''Sherman Bay''' is a bay on the north side of [[Coronation Island]], amongst the [[South Orkney Islands]] in the [[British Antarctic Territory]], between [[Tickell Head]] and [[Conception Point]]. |
The bay is named for R.L. Sherman, surveyor at Base H [[Signy Island]], 1957-58. Along with J.F.D. Bridger, he carried out the triangulation and traversing work for the map: 'South Orkney Islands, DOS 510 Series, South Orkney Islands, West Sheet. 1963'. | The bay is named for R.L. Sherman, surveyor at Base H [[Signy Island]], 1957-58. Along with J.F.D. Bridger, he carried out the triangulation and traversing work for the map: 'South Orkney Islands, DOS 510 Series, South Orkney Islands, West Sheet. 1963'. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:56, 24 December 2023
Sherman Bay is a bay on the north side of Coronation Island, amongst the South Orkney Islands in the British Antarctic Territory, between Tickell Head and Conception Point.
The bay is named for R.L. Sherman, surveyor at Base H Signy Island, 1957-58. Along with J.F.D. Bridger, he carried out the triangulation and traversing work for the map: 'South Orkney Islands, DOS 510 Series, South Orkney Islands, West Sheet. 1963'.
Location
- Location map: 60°31’49"S, 45°45’45"W
References
- Gazetteer and Map of The British Antarctic Territory: Sherman Bay
