Sultans Head Rock

Sultans Head Rock (77°43′S 167°12′E / 77.717°S 167.200°E / -77.717; 167.200Coordinates: 77°43′S 167°12′E / 77.717°S 167.200°E / -77.717; 167.200) is a rock spur along the east flank of Hut Point Peninsula, 7.5 nautical miles (14 km) southwest of the Vee Cliffs, on the south side of Ross Island. The name was first used by the Discovery expedition under Scott, 1901–04, in describing rocks collected there by Thomas V. Hodgson of the expedition.

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