Holmes Rock
Holmes Rock is rising to 45 m north of Greenwich Island and west of Aitcho group in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.- Islet
- Description: Islet off Antarctica
Places of Interest
Highlights include Nikudin Rock and Stoker Island.
Nikudin Rock
Islet
Nikudin Rock is the high, round rock of diameter 180…
Stoker Island
Islet
Stoker Island is a rocky island lying off the north…
Emeline Island
Islet
Emeline Island is a conspicuous rocky island rising… Emeline Island is situated 2½ km east of Holmes Rock.
Holmes Rock
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- Location: Antarctica
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Latitude
-62.3823° or 62° 22′ 56″ south
Longitude
-59.84042° or 59° 50′ 26″ west
Open location code
3892J595+3R
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastline
OpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Holmes Rock” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Holmes Rock”
- Chinese: “霍姆斯岩”
- Dutch: “Holmes Rock”
- German: “Holmes Rock”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “Holmes Rock”
- Swedish: “Holmes Rock, Sydshetlandsöarna”
- Swedish: “Holmes Rock”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Captain Arturo Prat and Ficheto Point.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Morris Rock and Kilifarevo Island.
Antarctica: Highlights
Learn more about Livingston Island and Villa Las Estrellas.
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