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[[File:Ickes Nunataks.png|350px|thumb|Map showing Partridge Nunatak in relation to three aligned nunataks southwest of the Ickes Mountains.]] | [[File:Ickes Nunataks.png|350px|thumb|Map showing Partridge Nunatak in relation to three aligned nunataks southwest of the [[Ickes Mountains]].]] | ||
'''Partridge Nunatak''' (75°42′S 140°20′W) is the westernmost of three aligned [[nunatak]]s lying southward of the [[Ickes Mountains]] in [[Westarctica]]. | '''Partridge Nunatak''' (75°42′S 140°20′W) is the westernmost of three aligned [[nunatak]]s lying southward of the [[Ickes Mountains]] in [[Westarctica]]. | ||
The nunatak (730 m) is located along the north side of White Glacier, about 5 nautical miles (9 km) west of Bailey Nunatak. | The nunatak (730 m) is located along the north side of White Glacier, about 5 nautical miles (9 km) west of [[Bailey Nunatak]]. | ||
==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:22, 11 March 2022
Map showing Partridge Nunatak in relation to three aligned nunataks southwest of the Ickes Mountains.
Partridge Nunatak (75°42′S 140°20′W) is the westernmost of three aligned nunataks lying southward of the Ickes Mountains in Westarctica.
The nunatak (730 m) is located along the north side of White Glacier, about 5 nautical miles (9 km) west of Bailey Nunatak.
Discovery and name
Partridge Nunatak was mapped by United States Geological Survey using surveys and U.S. Navy air photos collected during the years 1959-65. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Billy W. Partridge, EOC, U.S. Navy, who served as the Chief Equipment Operator at Byrd Station in 1966.
Peerage title
On 2 April 2019, Kay Demuth was granted the title Baron of Partridge in recognition of his support of Westarctica.