Tower Island (63º33´S 059º51´W) is 8 km (5 mi) long and 305 m high, lying 32 km (20) mi NE of Trinity Island and marking the NE extent of Palmer Archipelago. Named on January 30, 1820, by Edward Bransfield, Master, Royal Navy, who described it as a round island.
Last updated: 05-27-2005 21:54:39