Nesholmen Island

Nesholmen Island (69°44′S 38°12′E / 69.733°S 38.200°E / -69.733; 38.200Coordinates: 69°44′S 38°12′E / 69.733°S 38.200°E / -69.733; 38.200) is a small island lying 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) off Djupvikneset Peninsula in southern Lutzow-Holm Bay. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936–37, and named Nesholmen (the ness island) because of its proximity to Djupvikneset Peninsula.

See also

List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands

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