Barne Glacier

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The edge of Barne Glacier, about 30 m high
The edge of Barne Glacier, about 30 m high

Barne Glacier (77°36′S 166°26′ECoordinates: 77°36′S 166°26′E) is a steep glacier which descends from the west slopes of Mount Erebus and terminates on the west side of Ross Island, between Cape Barne and Cape Evans where it forms a steep ice cliff. It was discovered by the Discovery expedition, 1901-04, under Scott, and named by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907-09, under Shackleton after nearby Cape Barne. It is named after Michael Barne of Sotterley, Suffolk who was the second lieutenant during the Discovery expedition.