Archer Peak is a peak, 110 metres (360 ft) high, on the southwest extremity of Possession Island, Antarctica. It was named by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1898–1900, either for A. Archer, Esq., of Australia, mentioned in the preface to Carsten Borchgrevink's First on the Antarctic Continent, or for Colin Archer who designed Borchgrevink's vessel, the SS Southern Cross.

Archer Peak
Archer Peak Borchgrevink Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation	110 m (360 ft)
Coordinates	71°52′S 171°10′E
Geography
Location	Borchgrevink Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica
Parent range	Possession Island, Antarctica

References

•  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Archer Peak". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)

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