Beagle Peak

Beagle Peak
Highest point
Elevation 700 m (2,300 ft)
Coordinates 69°37′S 71°36′W / 69.617°S 71.600°W / -69.617; -71.600
Geography
Location Alexander Island, Antarctica
Parent range Lassus Mountains

Beagle Peak (69°37′S 71°36′W / 69.617°S 71.600°W / -69.617; -71.600Coordinates: 69°37′S 71°36′W / 69.617°S 71.600°W / -69.617; -71.600) is a peak rising to about 700 metres (2,300 ft) in the central part of the Lassus Mountains, Alexander Island, Antarctica. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant Commander Clyde A. Beagle, U.S. Navy, LC-130 aircraft commander, Squadron VXE-6, U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze, 1969 and 1970.

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