Joubert Rock

Joubert Rock is a rock with a least depth of 12.5 metres (41 ft), lying 9 kilometres (5 nmi) southwest of Pod Rocks and 17 kilometres (9 nmi) west-southwest of Millerand Island, in Marguerite Bay, Antarctica. It was charted by the Hydrographic Survey Unit from RRS John Biscoe in 1966, and was named for Arthur B.D. Joubert, third officer of the John Biscoe and officer of the watch when the rock was discovered.[1]

Joubert Rock
Joubert Rock
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates68°12′S 67°41′W
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

References
  1. "Joubert Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-04-08.

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