Fletcher Island is a rocky island, 0.5 km (0.25 nmi) in diameter, which is the largest of the Fletcher Islands. Fletcher Island is located at 66°53′S 143°05′E / 66.883°S 143.083°E / -66.883; 143.083. Fletcher Island lies in the eastern part of Commonwealth Bay, 11 km (6 nmi) west-southwest (WSW) of Cape Gray. Fletcher Island was discovered by the Australian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) (1911–1914) under Douglas Mawson, who named it for Frank D. Fletcher, First Officer on the expedition ship Aurora.

Fletcher Island
Fletcher Island is located in Antarctica
Fletcher Island
Fletcher Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates66°53′S 143°05′E / 66.883°S 143.083°E / -66.883; 143.083
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

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