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[[File:QueenMaudeMountains1.png|350px|thumb|Map showing location of Mount Noville in relation to nearby features]] | [[File:QueenMaudeMountains1.png|350px|thumb|Map showing location of Mount Noville in relation to nearby features]] | ||
''Mount Noville'' (86°27′S 146°10′W) is a 2,410 meter high mountain located between the Van Reeth and Robison | ''Mount Noville'' (86°27′S 146°10′W) is a 2,410 meter high mountain located between the [[Van Reeth Glacier|Van Reeth]] and [[Robison Glacier]]s and 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Mount Bowlin]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. | ||
==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
It was discovered by the geological party under Quin Blackburn as part of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] during the years 1933–35. Mount Noville was named by [[Richard E. Byrd|Admiral Byrd]] for George O. Noville, who was the executive officer of the expedition. | It was discovered by the geological party under [[Quin Blackburn]] as part of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] during the years 1933–35. Mount Noville was named by [[Richard E. Byrd|Admiral Byrd]] for George O. Noville, who was the executive officer of the expedition. | ||
==Peerage title== | ==Peerage title== | ||
On 15 March 2017, Marco Bellomo was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baron of Noville in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]]. The name of his title is tied to this mountain. | On 15 March 2017, Marco Bellomo was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baron of Noville in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]]. The name of his title is tied to this mountain. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:53, 16 August 2023
Mount Noville (86°27′S 146°10′W) is a 2,410 meter high mountain located between the Van Reeth and Robison Glaciers and 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of Mount Bowlin, in the Queen Maud Mountains.
Discovery and name
It was discovered by the geological party under Quin Blackburn as part of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition during the years 1933–35. Mount Noville was named by Admiral Byrd for George O. Noville, who was the executive officer of the expedition.
Peerage title
On 15 March 2017, Marco Bellomo was granted the peerage title Baron of Noville in recognition of his support of Westarctica. The name of his title is tied to this mountain.