Shortcut Island

Shortcut Island
Shortcut Island

Location in Antarctica

Geography
Location Antarctica
Coordinates 64°47′S 64°07′W / 64.783°S 64.117°W / -64.783; -64.117
Archipelago Palmer Archipelago
Length 0.64 km (0.398 mi)
Administration
None
Demographics
Population 0
Additional information
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System

Shortcut Island is a crescent-shaped island 0.64 km (0.4 mi) long, with three prominent indentations of the north shore, lying 1.1 km (0.7 mi) SSE of Gamage Point and Palmer Station along the SW coast of Anvers Island. The suggestive name was given by Palmer Station personnel. The narrow, deep channel separating this island from Anvers Island is a shortcut from the station to the Biscoe Bay area by water.

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    Coordinates: 64°47′S 64°07′W / 64.783°S 64.117°W / -64.783; -64.117


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