Buddington Peak

Buddington Peak (

62°12′S 58°49′W / 62.200°S 58.817°W / -62.200; -58.817Coordinates: 62°12′S 58°49′W / 62.200°S 58.817°W / -62.200; -58.817) is a peak rising between Collins Harbor and Marian Cove in the southwest part of King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. It was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee in 1960 for of New London, Connecticut, who visited the South Shetland Islands in 1876–77, 1888–89 and 1889–90, in search of fur seals. Buddington was a leading figure during the revival of United States southern sealing which began in 1871.

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•  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Buddington Peak". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)