Mount McClintock is the highest mountain (3,490 m or 11,450 ft) in the Britannia Range in Antarctica, surmounting the south end of Forbes Ridge, ten kilometres (6 mi) east of Mount Olympus. It was discovered by the Discovery expedition (1901–04) and named for Admiral Sir Leopold McClintock, Royal Navy, a member of the Ship Committee for the expedition.

Mount McClintock
Mount McClintock Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation	3,490 m (11,450 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,621 m (5,318 ft)[1]
Listing	Ultra
Coordinates	80°13′S 157°26′E[1]
Geography
Location	Antarctica
Parent range	Britannia Range

It is claimed by Australia as part of the Australian Antarctic Territory. It is also higher than all peaks of Australia, including all external territories.

See also

• List of Ultras of Antarctica

References

Sources

• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mount McClintock

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