Spert Island facts for kids
 Spert Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 63°51′S 60°57′W / 63.850°S 60.950°W |
| Archipelago | Palmer Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Spert Island is a small island located off the western tip of Trinity Island. It is part of the Palmer Archipelago, a group of islands found near the coast of Antarctica. This remote island is uninhabited, meaning no people live there.
Discovering Spert Island
Explorers first mapped Spert Island a long time ago. The Swedish Antarctic Expedition explored this area between 1901 and 1904. This expedition was led by Otto Nordenskjöld. They created detailed maps of the region, which helped people learn more about this part of Antarctica.
Why It's Called Spert Island
Spert Island received its official name in 1960. The United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) chose the name. They decided to name the island after Sir Thomas Spert.
Sir Thomas Spert was an important person in England during the time of King Henry VIII. He was in charge of the King's ships. He also started a group called the Mariners of England. This group later became known as the Corporation of Trinity House. Trinity House is an organization that helps keep ships safe at sea, for example, by maintaining lighthouses.
