Joubert Rock

Coordinates: 68°12′S 67°41′W / 68.200°S 67.683°W / -68.200; -67.683
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Joubert Rock
Joubert Rock is located in Antarctica
Joubert Rock
Joubert Rock
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates68°12′S 67°41′W / 68.200°S 67.683°W / -68.200; -67.683
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Joubert Rock is a rock with a least depth of 12.5 metres (41 ft), lying 9 kilometres (5 nmi) southwest of Pod Rocks and 17 kilometres (9 nmi) west-southwest of Millerand Island, in Marguerite Bay, Antarctica. It was charted by the Hydrographic Survey Unit from RRS John Biscoe in 1966, and was named for Arthur B.D. Joubert, third officer of the John Biscoe and officer of the watch when the rock was discovered.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Joubert Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-04-08.

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