Mite Skerry

Mite Skerry is a small island in the south part of the entrance to , off Horseshoe Island, Antarctica. It was named by UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee in 1958; the name is descriptive of its small size.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Breaker, Mount and Penitent Peak.

Peak
Mount Breaker is a mountain with double summits, the… is situated 2½ km southeast of Mite Skerry.

Peak
is a peak between and on Horseshoe Island. is situated 3 km east of Mite Skerry.

Mite Skerry

Latitude
-67.85887° or 67° 51′ 32″ south
Longitude
-67.30218° or 67° 18′ 8″ west
Elevation
54 metres (177 feet)
Open location code
374J4MRX+F4
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Mite Skerry” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Mite Skerry”
  • Dutch: “Mite Skerry”
  • German: “Mite Skerry”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Mite Skerry”
  • Swedish: “Mite Skerry”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Base Y and San Martin.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Erinç Glacier and İzbırak Glacier.

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Worth a closer look: Livingston Island and Villa Las Estrellas.

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