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Florence Rock (60°47′S 44°36′W) is a rock 0.1 nautical miles (0.2 km) long with a smaller rock off its northeast end, lying 0.8 nautical miles (1.5 km) southwest of Cape Anderson, off the south coast of Laurie Island in the South Orkney Islands. It was charted and named by the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1902–04, led by W.S. Bruce.[1]
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 60°47′S 44°36′W |
| Archipelago | South Orkney Islands |
It is probable that Bruce named Florence Rock after Edwin Florence, chief cook on the expedition ship the Scotia, who was promoted to first steward in Buenos Aires in January 1904.[2]
References
- "Florence Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- "Cool Antarctica". Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Florence Rock". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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[de] Florence Rock
Der Florence Rock ist ein 160 m langer Klippenfelsen vor der Südküste von Laurie Island im Archipel der Südlichen Orkneyinseln. Er liegt 1,3 km südwestlich des Kap Anderson. Vor seinem nordöstlichen Ende ragt ein weiterer und kleinerer Klippenfelsen auf.- [en] Florence Rock
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