Debenham Islands
The Debenham Islands are a group of islands and rocks lying between Millerand Island and the west coast of Graham Land. The Debenham Islands were discovered and named by the British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE) (1934–37) under John Riddoch Rymill; the BGLE base was on Barry Island, in the center of the group, during part of this time. They were named for Frank Debenham, who served as a member of the BGLE Advisory Committee.
  Debenham Islands Location in Antarctica | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Marguerite Bay, Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 68°08′S 67°07′W |
| Archipelago | Debenham Islands |
| Total islands | 6 |
| Major islands | Ann Island Audrey Island Barbara Island Barry Island Brian Island June Island |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The Argentinian San Martín Base is located on Barry Island.
See also
- Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
- List of Antarctic islands south of 60° S
- Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
- Territorial claims in Antarctica
Further reading
• Ben Saul, Tim Stephens, editors Antarctica in International Law, P 269
References
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