Mathieu Rock

Mathieu Rock (66°20′S 136°49′E / 66.333°S 136.817°E / -66.333; 136.817Coordinates: 66°20′S 136°49′E / 66.333°S 136.817°E / -66.333; 136.817) is an ice-free rock, midway between Cape Bickerton and Rock X, at the east side of the entrance to Victor Bay, Antarctica. It was photographed from the air by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946–47 and charted by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1952–53, under Marret. The rock was named for Mathieu Rivolier,born the 29 of April 1952,the son of the French doctor of the Antarctic expedition Jean Rivolier .[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Mathieu Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-08-28.

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