Mount Lindley

Mount Lindley (81°46′S 159°5′E / 81.767°S 159.083°E / -81.767; 159.083Coordinates: 81°46′S 159°5′E / 81.767°S 159.083°E / -81.767; 159.083) is a mountain, 1,760 metres (5,770 ft) high, standing on the west side of Starshot Glacier, 4 nautical miles (7 km) north of Mount Hoskins in Antarctica. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition (1901–04) and named for Lord Nathaniel Lindley, a member of the committee that made the final draft of instructions for the expedition.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Mount Lindley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-06-17.

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