Feature Name (see definition): George VI Sound

Feature Class (see definition): Bay

Country Code (see definition): AQ (Antarctica)

Feature ID (see definition): 5608

Primary Latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 71° 00' 00" S

Primary Longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds (see definition): 068° 00' 00" W

Primary Latitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -71

Primary Longitude in decimal degrees (see definition): -68

Elevation (see definition): No data

Decision Year (see definition): 01/01/1947

Description (see definition): A major fault depression, 300 mi long in the shape of the letter J, which skirts the L. and S shores of Alexander Island, separating it from Antarctic Peninsula and the English Coast. The sound is ice covered and varies from about 15 mi to more than 40 mi wide. Discovered by Lincoln Ellsworth who flew over it in 1935. Explored by the British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE) in 1936-37 and by the U.S. Antarctic Service (USAS) in 1940. Named by Rymill, leader of British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE), for George VI, King of England.

Date Created (see definition): No data

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