Rowett Island (South Shetland Islands) facts for kids
South Shetland Islands
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 Rowett Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Rowett Island
Location in Antarctica
Location of Rowett Island
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 61°17′S 55°13′W / 61.283°S 55.217°W |
| Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
| Length | 0.5 mi (0.8 km) |
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| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Rowett Island is a small, rocky piece of land. It is about 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) long. This island is located very close to Cape Lookout. Cape Lookout is on Elephant Island. Both of these places are part of the South Shetland Islands.
Rowett Island is found in Antarctica. Its exact location is 61°17′ South and 55°13′ West. No people live on Rowett Island.
Discovering Rowett Island
Sailors from both the United States and Britain knew about Rowett Island a long time ago. They were sealers, people who hunted seals. They first knew about the island around the year 1822.
How Rowett Island Got Its Name
A British expedition explored the area between 1921 and 1922. This trip was led by a famous explorer named Ernest Shackleton. The team decided to name the island after John Quiller Rowett. He was a very important person for the expedition. John Rowett helped pay for the trip. He was the main supporter of Shackleton's journey.
See also
- In Spanish: Isla Rowett para niños
