Sørlle Peak
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| Sørlle Peak | |||
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Range: | Murray Snowfield | ||
| South Georgia | |||
| Summit: | 2,493 feet 54°8’57"S, 37°5’12"W | ||
Sørlle Peak is a significant peak at 2,493 feet, on South Georgia. It stands to the east of the Murray Snowfield and north of The Trident. It is an important navigational feature on the Shackleton Commemorative route.
The peak is named after Thoralf Sørlle, manager of Stromness whaling station 1912 to 1931, who welcomed Shackleton to Stromness at the end of his traverse of the island in 1916.
References
- Gazetteer and Map of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Sørlle Peak