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[[File:Crosson | [[File:Crosson Ice Shelf.png|400px|thumb|Map showing the Crosson Ice Shelf]] | ||
'''Crosson Ice Shelf''' (74°57′S 109°30′W) is an [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] [[ice-shelf|ice shelf]], about 35 miles (56 km) wide, north and northeast of [[Mount Murphy]] along the [[Walgreen Coast]] of [[Westarctica]]. | '''Crosson Ice Shelf''' (74°57′S 109°30′W) is an [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] [[ice-shelf|ice shelf]], about 35 miles (56 km) wide, north and northeast of [[Mount Murphy]] along the [[Walgreen Coast]] of [[Westarctica]]. | ||
The ice shelf is nurtured by the [[Smith Glacier|Smith]], [[Pope Glacier|Pope]], | The ice shelf is nurtured by the [[Smith Glacier|Smith]], [[Pope Glacier|Pope]], Vane, and [[Haynes Glacier|Haynes]] Glaciers. | ||
==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
It was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos, 1959–66. | It was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos, 1959–66. | ||
Crosson Ice Shelf was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names | Crosson Ice Shelf was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Commander W.E. Crosson, [[U.S. Navy]], who served as the Commanding Officer of the Antarctic Construction Group during Operation Deep Freeze in 1973. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 20 June 2025, Antonello Passeri was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Crosson in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission. His Grace's title is named for the Crosson Ice Shelf. | |||
[[Category:Ice Shelves]] | [[Category:Ice Shelves]] | ||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:47, 20 June 2025
Crosson Ice Shelf (74°57′S 109°30′W) is an Antarctic ice shelf, about 35 miles (56 km) wide, north and northeast of Mount Murphy along the Walgreen Coast of Westarctica.
The ice shelf is nurtured by the Smith, Pope, Vane, and Haynes Glaciers.
Discovery and name
It was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos, 1959–66.
Crosson Ice Shelf was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Commander W.E. Crosson, U.S. Navy, who served as the Commanding Officer of the Antarctic Construction Group during Operation Deep Freeze in 1973.
Peerage title
On 20 June 2025, Antonello Passeri was granted the peerage title Duke of Crosson in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission. His Grace's title is named for the Crosson Ice Shelf.