Beaumont Island facts for kids
 Beaumont Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 68°12′S 66°57′W / 68.200°S 66.950°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Beaumont Island is a small, rocky island located in a place called Neny Bay. This bay is found off the western coast of Graham Land in Antarctica. The island is very close to the mouth of the Centurion Glacier, only about 0.7 kilometres (0.4 nmi) away.
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About Beaumont Island
Beaumont Island is known for its low elevation and rocky surface. It is part of the vast, icy continent of Antarctica. Like many places in Antarctica, Beaumont Island is uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently. The island is under the rules of the Antarctic Treaty System. This treaty helps make sure Antarctica is used for peaceful scientific research.
Where is Beaumont Island?
Beaumont Island is located in Neny Bay. This bay is on the west side of Graham Land. Graham Land is a large peninsula that stretches out from the main part of Antarctica. The island's exact coordinates are 68 degrees 12 minutes South and 66 degrees 57 minutes West. These coordinates help scientists and explorers find its precise spot on the map.
Discovery and Naming
Beaumont Island has an interesting history of how it was found and named. Early explorers helped map this part of Antarctica.
First Sightings
It is believed that Beaumont Island was first seen in 1936. This sighting was likely made by the British Graham Land Expedition. This group explored the area and made rough maps. Later, the United States Antarctic Service also charted the island. They did their mapping between 1939 and 1941. These early maps were not super detailed, but they helped show where the island was.
How the Island Got its Name
The island was properly surveyed in 1946. This detailed mapping was done by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey. They gave the island its name. Beaumont Island was named after the ship called the Port of Beaumont. This ship was part of the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition. The expedition's ship stayed nearby in Back Bay during the winter of 1947. Naming the island after their ship was a way to honor its role in the exploration.
