Mount Roe

Mount Roe (85°8′S 169°36′W / 85.133°S 169.600°W / -85.133; -169.600Coordinates: 85°8′S 169°36′W / 85.133°S 169.600°W / -85.133; -169.600) is a flattish, largely ice-covered mountain overlooking the west side of Liv Glacier. It stands 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) northeast of Mount Wells at the southeast end of Prince Olav Mountains. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Donald W. Roe, Jr., of U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6, a member of the 1961 winter party at McMurdo Station and squadron safety officer in the 1962-63 season.

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