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[[File:Cronenwett-Island.jpg|400px|thumb|Composite map showing the 150 degree line dividing Cronenwett Island between New Zealand (Ross Dependency) and Westarctica]] | [[File:Cronenwett-Island.jpg|400px|thumb|Composite map showing the 150 degree line dividing Cronenwett Island between New Zealand (Ross Dependency) and Westarctica]] | ||
'''Cronenwett Island''' (Coordinates: 77°0′S 150°0′W) is a high, ice-covered island about 40 kilometers (20 nmi) long. It lies between Vollmer Island and Steventon Island in the [[Marshall Archipelago]], off the coast of [[Westarctica]] | '''Cronenwett Island''' (Coordinates: 77°0′S 150°0′W) is a high, ice-covered island about 40 kilometers (20 nmi) long. It lies between Vollmer Island and Steventon Island in the [[Marshall Archipelago]], off the coast of [[Westarctica]]. | ||
==Discovery and name== | |||
Cronenwett Island was first observed and roughly delineated from aerial photographs taken by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928–30. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Commander W.R. Cronenwett, [[U.S. Navy]], Photographic Officer for Deep Freeze II, 1956–57, and Public Information Officer for Task Group 43.1 during Deep Freeze 1962. | |||
==Dual ownership with New Zealand== | |||
The island is located in [[Sulzberger Bay]], and is divided by the 150° longitude line, meaning that half of the island is claimed by New Zealand as part of the [[Ross Dependency]] and the other half by Westarctica. | The island is located in [[Sulzberger Bay]], and is divided by the 150° longitude line, meaning that half of the island is claimed by New Zealand as part of the [[Ross Dependency]] and the other half by Westarctica. | ||
[[Category:Islands]] | [[Category:Islands]] | ||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||