Merrick Glacier

Merrick Glacier (80°13′S 158°52′E / 80.217°S 158.867°E / -80.217; 158.867Coordinates: 80°13′S 158°52′E / 80.217°S 158.867°E / -80.217; 158.867) is a steep tributary glacier just east of Sennet Glacier in the Britannia Range in Antarctica, descending southwestward to enter Byrd Glacier at the west end of Horney Bluff. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names, in association with nearby Byrd Glacier, for the USS Merrick, a cargo ship (Central Group of Task Force 68) of U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946–47, led by Admiral Byrd.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Merrick Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-09-20.

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