Weddell Glacier

Weddell Glacier (54°35′S 36°0′W) is a glacier 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long on the north side of South Georgia, flowing north into Royal Bay between Will Point and Cape Charlotte. First mapped by the German group of the International Polar Year Investigations, 1882–83, and named for James Weddell, Master, Royal Navy, who as a sealing captain visited South Georgia in 1823.[1]

Weddell Glacier
Map showing the location of Weddell Glacier
Map showing the location of Weddell Glacier
Location of Weddell Glacier in South Georgia
LocationSouth Georgia
Coordinates54°35′S 36°0′W
Length2 nmi (4 km; 2 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusRoyal Bay
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Weddell Glacier, Antarctica". Geographical Names. Retrieved 24 January 2018.

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