Rocca Islands
Rocca Islands (67°47′S 68°46′W / 67.783°S 68.767°WCoordinates: 67°47′S 68°46′W / 67.783°S 68.767°W) is a group of small islands and rocks 3 nautical miles (6 km) east of Avian Island, off the south end of Adelaide Island. Discovered in 1909 by the French Antarctic Expedition and named by Charcot for , an acquaintance in Punta Arenas. Remapped by the in 1963.
See also[]
- List of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Rocca Islands". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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- Islands of Adelaide Island
- Adelaide Island geography stubs