Douglas Peak

Not to be confused with Douglas Peaks.

Douglas Peak (66°24′S 52°28′E / 66.400°S 52.467°E / -66.400; 52.467Coordinates: 66°24′S 52°28′E / 66.400°S 52.467°E / -66.400; 52.467) is a peak, 1,525 metres (5,000 ft) high, lying 11 nautical miles (20 km) southwest of Mount Codrington and 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of Mount Marr. It was discovered in January 1930 by the British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition under Mawson, and named for Flight Lieutenant E. Douglas, Royal Australian Air Force, a pilot with the expedition.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Douglas Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-01-27.

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