Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands)

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 Location of Nelson Island
Location of Nelson Island

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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