Cape May (Antarctica)

Cape May is a high rock cape along the west side of the Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica, 8 nautical miles (15 km) southeast of Cape Laird. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition (1901–04) and named for Admiral of the fleet Sir William Henry May, Lord of the Admiralty and Controller of the Navy, 1901–05.[1]

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Cape May" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

Coordinates: 81°50′S 162°50′E / 81.833°S 162.833°E / -81.833; 162.833


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