Cornwallis Island

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Cornwallis Island

South Shetland Islands
(British Antarctic Territory)

Location

The South Shetland Islands; Cornwallis upper right

Location: 61°4’1"S, 54°28’1"W
Data

Cornwallis Island is an island of the South Shetland Islands, within the British Antarctic Territory. It is a mile long and lies 5 miles northeast of the eastern point of the more famous Elephant Island.

The name Cornwallis Island dates back to about 1821 and is now established in international usage.

References

The South Shetland Islands, British Antarctic Territory

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