Mount Cornwell (Alberta)
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Mount Cornwell | |
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Elevation | 2,972 metres (9,751 ft) |
Location | Alberta, Canada |
Range | Kananaskis Range |
Coordinates | |
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.