Anchorage Island

Anchorage Island is an island lying 1.3 kilometres south-east of in the , off the southeast coast of . Discovered by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1908–10.
  • Type: Island
  • Description: islet off the Antarctic Pensisula
  • Also known as: Islote Amarra

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kirsty Island.

Islet
is an island in Ryder Bay, west of and East of . It has outcrops of reddish rocks and is used by scientists at as a site for marine research and recreation.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rothera Research Station.

Hamlet
The is a British Antarctic Survey base on the , located at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island. Rothera also serves as the capital of the British Antarctic Territory, a British Overseas Territory. is situated 6 km northeast of Anchorage Island.

Anchorage Island

Latitude
-67.60492° or 67° 36′ 18″ south
Longitude
-68.21391° or 68° 12′ 50″ west
Open location code
374H9QWP+2C
Geo­Names ID
6631861
Wiki­data ID
Q24288239
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In Other Languages

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Highlights include Donnelly Island and Trolval Island.

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