Barry Island (Debenham Islands) facts for kids
 Barry Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 68°07′47″S 67°06′11″W / 68.12972°S 67.10306°W |
| Archipelago | Debenham Islands |
| Length | 0.34 km (0.211 mi) |
| Width | 0.25 km (0.155 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Barry Island is a small island located in the middle of the Debenham Islands. These islands are found off the west coast of Graham Land, which is a part of Antarctica. Barry Island is a very cold and remote place, like most of Antarctica.
Exploring Barry Island
Barry Island was first mapped by a group called the British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE). This expedition was led by John Riddoch Rymill. They explored the area in 1936 and 1937. The team even used Barry Island as a base during their time there. A base is like a temporary home or camp for explorers.
How Barry Island Got Its Name
John Riddoch Rymill, the leader of the expedition, named the island. He named it after Kenneth Barry Lempriere Debenham. Kenneth was born in 1920 and passed away in 1943. He was the oldest son of Frank Debenham. Frank Debenham was an important member of the BGLE Advisory Committee. This committee helped guide and support the expedition.
San Martín Base
Today, an Argentinian research station is located on Barry Island. This station is called the San Martín Base. It is a scientific outpost where people study the Antarctic environment. The base helps scientists learn more about this unique part of the world.
