Dustin Island

Dustin Island is an island about 33 kilometres (18 nmi) long, lying 28 kilometres (15 nmi) southeast of Cape Annawan, Thurston Island. The feature forms the SE limit of Seraph Bay.

Dustin Island
Dustin Island is located in Antarctica
Dustin Island
Dustin Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationEllsworth Land, Antarctica
Coordinates72°34′S 94°48′W
Length33 km (20.5 mi)
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited
Map of Thurston Island.
Satellite image of Thurston Island.

It was discovered by Rear Admiral Byrd and other members of the USAS in a flight from the Bear on February 27, 1940. It was named by Byrd for Frederick G. Dustin, member of the Byrd AE and mechanic with the USAS.

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Dustin Island". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.


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