Florence Rock
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 60°47′S 44°36′W / 60.783°S 44.600°W |
| Archipelago | South Orkney Islands |
Florence Rock (60°47′S 44°36′W / 60.783°S 44.600°WCoordinates: 60°47′S 44°36′W / 60.783°S 44.600°W) is a rock 0.1 nautical miles (0.2 km) long with a smaller rock off its northeast end, lying 0.8 nautical miles (1.5 km) southwest of Cape Anderson, off the south coast of Laurie Island in the South Orkney Islands. It was charted and named by the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1902–04, led by W.S. Bruce.[1]
It is probable that Bruce named Florence Rock after , chief cook on the expedition ship the Scotia, who was promoted to first steward in Buenos Aires in January 1904.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Florence Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
- ^ "Cool Antarctica". Archived from the original on 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2012-05-16.
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