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Latest revision as of 16:26, 4 December 2022

Low Island

South Shetland Islands
(British Antarctic Territory)

Location

Location of Low Island in the South Shetland Islands

Location: 63°16’60"S, 62°8’60"W
Data

Low Island is an island 9 miles long and 5 miles wide, lying 14 miles southeast of Smith Island in the South Shetland Islands, within the British Antarctic Territory. The island is separated from Smith Island by Osmar Strait.

Low Island was so named because of its low elevation. It was known to sealers in 1820, and the name ‘Low Island’ has been established in international usage for 100 years. A historical name was 'Jameson Island' or 'Jamesons Island'

Map

Outside links

  • Gazetteer and Map of The British Antarctic Territory: Low Island

References

The South Shetland Islands, British Antarctic Territory

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