Cape MacKay

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Cape MacKay (

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77°42′S 168°31′E / 77.700°S 168.517°E / -77.700; 168.517Coordinates: 77°42′S 168°31′E / 77.700°S 168.517°E / -77.700; 168.517) is an ice-covered cape which forms the southeastern extremity of Ross Island, Antarctica. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition (1901–04) and named for Captain , commander of the Terra Nova, one of the relief ships for the expedition.[1]

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  1. ^ "Cape MacKay". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-07-16.

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