Sheridan Peak
Sheridan Peak is a peak rising to 955 m near the head of Nordenskjold Glacier, South Georgia. During the British South Georgia Expedition, 1954–55, the feature was called "Thin Ridge." It was named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) in 1988 after Maj. James G. Sheridan, Royal Marines, who accepted the surrender of the Argentine garrison at King Edward Point, April 25, 1982.
| Sheridan Peak | |
|---|---|
  Sheridan Peak Location in Antarctica | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 955 metres (3,133 ft) |
| Coordinates | 54°26′S 36°21′W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Antarctica |
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