Brockton Station (Antarctica)
| Brockton Station | |
|---|---|
| Antarctic base | |
  Brockton Station Location of Brockton Station in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 80°02′S 178°42′W / 80.033°S 178.700°WCoordinates: 80°02′S 178°42′W / 80.033°S 178.700°W[1] | |
| Country |
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| Location in Antarctica | Ross Ice Shelf |
| Administered by | United States Navy |
| Established | October 1965 |
| Closed | February 1972 |
| Elevation | 332 m (1,089 ft) |
| Type | Sesonal |
| Period | Summer |
| Status | Abandoned |
Brockton Station (80°01′S 178°02′W / 80.017°S 178.033°W) was an American research (weather) station in Antarctica, operated by the US Navy during the summer months from October 1965 to February 1972. It was located 300 miles southeast of McMurdo Station, close to the center of the Ross Ice Shelf.
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