Admiralty Mountains

The Admiralty Mountains (alternatively Admiralty Range) is a large group of high mountains and individually named ranges and ridges in northeastern Victoria Land, Antarctica. This mountain group is bounded by the Ross Sea, the Southern Ocean, and by the Dennistoun, Ebbe, and Tucker glaciers.[1] The mountain range is situated on the Pennell Coast, a portion of Antarctica lying between Cape Williams and Cape Adare.

Admiralty Mountains
Mount Herschel (3,335 m) in the Admiralty Mountains as seen from Cape Hallett
Highest point
PeakMount Minto
Elevation4,165 m (13,665 ft)
Coordinates71°47′S 168°45′E 
Geography
ContinentAntarctica
RegionVictoria Land
Range coordinates71°45′S 168°30′E
Parent rangeTransantarctic Mountains

It was discovered in January 1841 by Captain James Ross, who named them for the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty under whose orders he served.[1]

The Admiralty Mountains are divided into the Dunedin Range, Homerun Range, and Lyttelton Range.

Mountains and peaks

This range includes the following mountains and peaks:

Mountain/Peakmetresfeetcoordinates
Mount Minto4,16513,66571°47′S 168°45′E
Mount Adam4,01013,15671°47′S 168°37′E
Mount Ajax3,77012,36971°48′S 168°27′E
Mount Sabine3,72012,20571°55′S 169°33′E
Mount Royalist3,64011,94271°47′S 168°30′E
Mount Bevin3,49011,45071°54′S 169°27′E
Mount Black Prince3,40511,17171°47′S 168°15′E
Mount Peacock3,21010,53172°13′S 169°27′E
Mount Gilruth3,16010,36771°44′S 168°48′E
Mount Achilles2,8809,44971°53′S 168°08′E
Mount Parker1,2604,13471°15′S 168°05′E

Mount Achilles

Mount Achilles is a prominent pyramidal mountain rising from the divide between Fitch Glacier and Man-o-War Glacier. Named by New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE), 1957–58, after the former New Zealand cruiser HMNZS Achilles.[2]

Mount Adam

Mount Adam is situated 4 km (2.5 mi) WNW of Mount Minto. Discovered in January 1841 by Captain Ross who named this feature for Vice Admiral Sir Charles Adam, a senior naval lord of the Admiralty.[3]

Mount Ajax

Mount Ajax rises 1.5 km (1 mi) WSW of Mount Royalist. Named by the New Zealand GSAE, 1957–58, after HMNZS Ajax. The mountain is one of several in this area named for New Zealand ships.[4]

Mount Bevin

Mount Bevin is a prominent sharply pointed mountain at the western side of the head of Murray Glacier. The mountain stands 2 miles (3.2 km) west-northwest of Mount Sabine. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) (2004) after Anthony (Tony) J. Bevin, Surveyor-General of New Zealand, and Chairman of the New Zealand Geographic Board, 1996–2004, with responsibility for New Zealand surveying and place naming in Antarctica.[5]

Mount Black Prince

Mount Black Prince is composed of dark colored rock, which tends to create an imposing appearance. Located 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Mount Ajax. Named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZ GSAE), 1957–58, for its appearance and also for the New Zealand Cruiser HMNZS Black Prince.[6]

Mount Gilruth

Mount Gilruth is a mostly ice-covered mountain (3,160 m) 4.5 nautical miles (8 km) east-northeast of Mount Adam. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-63. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Robert R. Gilruth of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a visitor at McMurdo Station, 1966-67.[7]

Mount Minto

Mount Minto is a lofty, mostly ice-free mountain located 4 km (2.5 mi) E of Mount Adam in the central portion of the range. Discovered in January 1841 by Captain James Ross, who named it for the Earl of Minto, then First Lord of the Admiralty.[8] The first ascent was made in 1988 by the Australian Bicentennial Antarctic Expedition led by Greg Mortimer and included Lincoln Hall.[9]

Mount Parker

Mount Parker is a bluff-type mountain along the western side of Nash Glacier. The area was mapped by the USGS from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-63. The name Mount Parker was given to a mountain in this general vicinity by Captain James Ross, in 1840, honoring Vice Admiral Sir William Parker, a senior naval lord of the Admiralty, 1834-41. For the sake of historical continuity US-ACAN has retained the name for this mountain.[10]

Mount Peacock

Mount Peacock is a high peak standing directly at the head of Kelly Glacier, 2.6 km (1.6 mi) southwest of Mount Herschel. It was discovered in January 1841 by Captain Ross who named it for the Very Reverend Dr. George Peacock, Dean of Ely.[11]

Mount Royalist

Mount Royalist is a prominent mountain standing 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Mount Adam. Named by the New Zealand GSAE, 1957–58, for its impressive appearance and also for the New Zealand cruiser HMNZS Royalist. Several adjacent peaks are named for New Zealand ships including Mount Ajax and Mount Black Prince.[12]

Mount Sabine

Mount Sabine is a prominent, relatively snow-free mountain rising between the heads of Murray Glacier and Burnette Glacier. Discovered on January 11, 1841, by Captain James Ross, Royal Navy, who named this feature for Lieutenant Colonel Edward Sabine of the Royal Artillery, Foreign Secretary of the Royal Society, one of the most active supporters of the expedition.[13]

Features

References
  1. "Admiralty Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2004-10-31.
  2. "Mount Achilles". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-03-23.
  3. "Mount Adam". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2004-11-04.
  4. "Mount Ajax". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2004-11-02.
  5. "Mount Bevin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  6. "Mount Black Prince". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2004-11-02.
  7. "Mount Gilruth". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
  8. "Mount Minto". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
  9. "Half Sledge - Greg Mortimer, Mt Minto, 1988". Museum Victoria. Archived from the original on 2015-11-28. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
  10. "Mount Parker". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2004-10-31.
  11. "Mount Peacock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  12. "Mount Royalist". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2004-11-02.
  13. "Mount Sabine". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
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