Ramsden Rock (Bulgarian: скала Рамсдън, romanized: skala Ramsden, IPA: [skɐˈla ˈramsdən]) is the rock off the north coast of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica 127 m long in southeast–northwest direction and 100 m wide. It is split in several abutting parts with an aggregate surface area of 0.47 ha. The vicinity was visited by early 19th century sealers.[1]
![]() Location of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 62°32′06.8″S 60°26′51″W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
Area | 0.47 ha (1.2 acres) |
Length | 127 m (417 ft) |
Width | 100 m (300 ft) |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty | |
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Population | uninhabited |
The feature is named after Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800), a British mathematician and scientific instrument maker who created a modern, accurate theodolite; in association with other names in the area deriving from the early development or use of geodetic instruments and methods.
Ramsden Rock is located in Hero Bay at 62°32′06.8″S 60°26′51″W,[2] which is 1 km northwest of Siddins Point, 9 km east-northeast of Avitohol Point and 9 km southwest of Desolation Island. Bulgarian mapping in 2009 and 2017.
This article includes information from the Antarctic Place-names Commission of Bulgaria which is used with permission.
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