Robert Island (South Shetland Islands)

Robert Island (South Shetland Islands)

Robert Island or Mitchells Island or Polotsk Island or Roberts Island is an island 11 miles (18 km) long and 8 miles (13 km) wide, situated between Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands) and Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands. Robert Island is located at coord|62|24|S|59|30|W|. The name "Robert Island" dates back to at least 1821 and is now established in international usage.

See also

* List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands


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