Judith Glacier

Judith Glacier (80°29′S 158°49′E) is a glacier about 9 nautical miles (17 km) long, flowing from the vicinity of Mount Hamilton northeastward to enter Byrd Glacier just east of Mount Tuatara. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Commander Joseph H. Judith, U.S. Navy, commanding officer of USS Atka during U.S. Navy Operation Deep Freeze 1963.[1][2]

References

  1. "Judith Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
  2. "USCGC Southwind (WAGB-280)". NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive. Retrieved 2013-04-08.

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