Mulroy Island facts for kids
Map of Thurston Island
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 Mulroy Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 71°51′S 98°0′W / 71.850°S 98.000°W |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Mulroy Island is a small island located in the icy continent of Antarctica. It sits just off a place called Black Crag, which is the very northeast tip of Noville Peninsula on Thurston Island. This island is a tiny piece of land in one of the coldest and most remote parts of the world.
Discovering Mulroy Island
Mulroy Island was first found by explorers in February 1960. It was discovered by a special group called the U.S. Navy Bellingshausen Sea Expedition. This expedition was exploring the Bellingshausen Sea, which is a part of the Southern Ocean near Antarctica.
How the Island Got Its Name
After its discovery, the island needed a name! The Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) is a group in the United States that decides names for places in Antarctica. They chose to name this small island after a person named Thomas B. Mulroy.
Who Was Thomas B. Mulroy?
Thomas B. Mulroy was a fuel engineer. He was part of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition that took place from 1928 to 1930. This was an important early expedition to Antarctica led by Admiral Richard E. Byrd. Mulroy helped make sure the expedition had the fuel it needed to explore the frozen continent. Naming the island after him was a way to honor his contributions to Antarctic exploration.
