Nelson Island (historical names Leipzig Island, O'Cain's Island and Strachans Island)[1] is an island 22 kilometres (12 nmi) long and 13 kilometres (7 nmi) wide, lying southwest of King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The name Nelson Island dates back to at least 1821 and is now established in international usage.
 Location of Nelson Island in the South Shetland Islands | |
  Nelson Island Location in the South Shetland Islands  Nelson Island Location in Antarctica | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 62°18′S 59°03′W / 62.300°S 59.050°W |
| Length | 22 km (13.7 mi) |
| Width | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Eco-Nelson station is located on the island.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nelson Island. SCAR Composite Antarctic Gazetteer.
External links
edit- Chart of South Shetland including Coronation Island, &c. from the exploration of the sloop Dove in the years 1821 and 1822 by George Powell Commander of the same. Scale ca. 1:200000. London: Laurie, 1822.
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