Dundee Island


 

Dundee Island is an ice-covered island lying east of the northeastern tip of Antarctic Peninsula and south of Joinville Island. Dundee Island is located at {{coor dm|63|30|S|055|55|W|}}. Dundee Island was discovered on January 8, 1893, by Captain Thomas Robertson of the Active and named for the home port, Dundee, Scotland, from whence the ship sailed in company with three other vessels in search of whales.

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Ice - Island - Antarctic Peninsula - Joinville Island - January 8 - 1893 - Thomas Robertson - Active - Dundee, Scotland

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