Hélène Island

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For the Greek island which was named Helene in ancient times, see Makronisos.
Hélène Island
Hélène Island is located in Antarctica
Hélène Island
Hélène Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates66°37′S 139°44′E / 66.617°S 139.733°E / -66.617; 139.733Coordinates: 66°37′S 139°44′E / 66.617°S 139.733°E / -66.617; 139.733
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Hélène Island is a small rocky island 370 metres (0.2 nmi) northwest of Ifo Island marking the west end of the Géologie Archipelago in Antarctica. It was photographed from the air by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946–47, was charted by the , and named by them for one of the expedition's dogs.[1]

See also[]

  • List of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands

References[]

  1. ^ "Hélène Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-09.

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Hélène Island". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)


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