Cuverville Island

Cuverville Island
Cuverville Island

Cuverville Island, January 2001.
Geography
Location Antarctica
Coordinates 64°41′S 62°38′W / 64.683°S 62.633°W / -64.683; -62.633
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Demographics
Population 0
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System

Cuverville Island or Île de Cavelier de Cuverville is a dark, rocky island lying in Errera Channel between Arctowski Peninsula and the northern part of Rongé Island, off the west coast of Graham Land. Cuverville Island is located at 64°41′S 62°38′W / 64.683°S 62.633°W / -64.683; -62.633. Cuverville Island was discovered by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897–1899) under Adrien de Gerlache, who named it for J.M.A. Cavelier de Cuverville (1834–1912), a vice admiral of the French Navy.

In summer Cuverville is often home to a well-sized rookery of gentoo penguins.

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