Montravel Rock
Montravel Rock (63°9′S 58°2′W / 63.150°S 58.033°WCoordinates: 63°9′S 58°2′W / 63.150°S 58.033°W) is a rock lying 11 nautical miles (20 km) northwest of Cape Legoupil off the northwest coast of Trinity Peninsula, Antarctica. It was discovered in February 1838 by Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville, who named it for Ensign Louis Tardy de Montravel of the expedition ship Zélée.[1]
References[]
- ^ "Montravel Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
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- This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Montravel Rock". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
Categories:
- Rock formations of the Trinity Peninsula
- Trinity Peninsula geography stubs