Gibbs Island (South Shetland Islands)

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A map of the South Shetland Islands
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Gibbs Island (61°28′S 055°34′W) 20 km southwest of Elephant Island in the South Shetland Islands. James Weddell, Master, Royal Navy, whose chart of the islands appeared in 1825, seems first to have used the present name, which is now established in international usage.


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Clarence Island • Deception Island • Elephant Island • Greenwich Island • King George Island • Livingston Island • Low Island • Nelson Island • Robert Island • Smith Island • Snow Island
Aitcho Islands • Bridgeman Island • Cornwallis Island • Desolation Island • Gibbs Island • Half Moon Island • Penguin Island • Rowett Island • Rugged Island • Seal Island
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