Powell Island

Powell Island

Geography
Location	Antarctica
Coordinates	60°40′59″S 45°01′59″W / 60.683°S 45.033°W / -60.683; -45.033
Archipelago	South Orkney Islands
Length	7 mi (11 km)
Width	2 mi (3 km)
Country
Antarctica
Demographics
Population	0
Additional information
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System

Powell Island is a narrow island 7 miles (11 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide, lying between Coronation and Laurie Islands in the central part of the South Orkney Islands. Discovered on the occasion of the joint cruise by Capt. George Powell and Capt. Nathaniel Palmer in December 1821. It was correctly charted, though unnamed, on Powell's map published in 1822. Named for Captain Powell on an Admiralty chart of 1839.

Coordinates: 60°40′59″S 45°01′59″W / 60.683°S 45.033°W / -60.683; -45.033

See also

• Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
• List of Antarctic islands south of 60° S
• SCAR
• Territorial claims in Antarctica

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