Mount Henry Lucy

Mount Henry Lucy (85°11′S 170°26′E / 85.183°S 170.433°E / -85.183; 170.433Coordinates: 85°11′S 170°26′E / 85.183°S 170.433°E / -85.183; 170.433) is a prominent peak, 3,020 metres (9,900 ft) high, standing 2.5 nautical miles (5 km) south-southeast of Mount White at the southern end of the Supporters Range, Antarctica. It was discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09, and named for Henry Lucy, M.P., who publicized Ernest Shackleton's expedition and assisted in obtaining a financial grant from Parliament for the expedition.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Henry Lucy, Mount". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-13.

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