Larrouy Island

Location of Graham Coast on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Larrouy Island (65°52′S 65°15′W / 65.867°S 65.250°W / -65.867; -65.250Coordinates: 65°52′S 65°15′W / 65.867°S 65.250°W / -65.867; -65.250) is an island 5 nautical miles (9 km) long and 2 nautical miles (4 km) wide which rises to 745 metres (2,440 ft), (the Peak Pilot[1]) lying in Grandidier Channel off the northwest coast of Velingrad Peninsula 4 nautical miles (7 km) north of Ferin Head, Antarctica. It was discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, under Jean-Baptiste Charcot, who named it for Paul Augustin Jean Larrouy, at that time a French Minister Plenipotentiary.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Gildea, Damien (2015). Mountaineering in Antarctica: complete guide: Travel guide. Nevicata.
  2. ↑ "Larrouy Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-05-31.

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