Mount Cornwell (Alberta)

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Mount Cornwell
Elevation 2,972 metres (9,751 ft)
Location Alberta, Canada
Range Kananaskis Range
Coordinates 50°18′00″N 114°46′50″W / 50.3, -114.78056
Topo map NTS 82J/07
First ascent 1915
Easiest route rock/snow climb

Mount Cornwell is located on the Continental Divide at Kananaskis of the Canadian Rockies. The mountain was named in 1918 after John Cornwell, a sixteen year old crewman aboard the HMS Chester, which was severely damaged in the Battle of Jutland.[1] Cornwell was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the battle. Mount Chester was also named after his ship.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mt. Cornwell on Peakfinder