Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands)

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Nelson Island or Leipzig Island or Nelson's Isles or O'Cain's Island or Strachans Island is an island 12 miles long and 7 miles wide, lying southwest of King George Island in the South Shetland Islands. Nelson Island is located at 62°18′S 59°03′W. The name Nelson Island dates back to at least 1821 and is now established in international usage.

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• List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands

South Shetland Islands

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