Hawkes Heights

Hawkes Heights
Hawkes Heights
Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation 2,000 m (6,600 ft) [1]
Prominence 2,000 m (6,600 ft) [1]
Listing Ultra
Coordinates 72°32′S 169°42′E / 72.533°S 169.700°E / -72.533; 169.700Coordinates: 72°32′S 169°42′E / 72.533°S 169.700°E / -72.533; 169.700 [1]
Geography
Location Coulman Island, Victoria Land, Antarctica

Hawkes Heights is an ice-filled crater rising to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) that dominates the southern part of Coulman Island, in the Ross Sea, Antarctica, and marks the island's summit. The feature was named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE), 1958–59, for Captain William M. Hawkes, U.S. Navy, who took a leading part in early air operations from Williams Field near McMurdo Station, including long range photo reconnaissance and supply flights, and the first air landing at the South Pole. He was commander of one of the two planes which made the historic first flight from Christchurch to McMurdo Station on December 17, 1955. His air photos proved of great value to two NZGSAE parties to this part of Victoria Land.[2] Mount Hawkes is also named for Hawkes, who was assigned to Air Development Squadron Six (VX-6) in 1955–56.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Antarctica Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  2. ↑ "Hawkes Heights". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-05-31.

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