UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee

One of the naming committees for Antarctica

The UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee (or UK-APC) is a United Kingdom government committee, part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, responsible for recommending names of geographical locations within the British Antarctic Territory (BAT) and the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI). Such names are formally approved by the Commissioners of the BAT and SGSSI respectively and published in the BAT Gazetteer and the SGSSI Gazetteer maintained by the Committee. The BAT names are also published in the international Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica maintained by SCAR.

The Committee may also consider proposals for new place names for geographical features in areas of Antarctica outside BAT and SGSSI, which are referred to other Antarctic place-naming authorities or decided by the Committee itself if situated in the unclaimed sector of Antarctica.

Names attributed by the committee

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Anvil Crag, named for descriptive features
Anckorn Nunataks, named after J. F. Anckorn
Bachstrom Point, named after Johann Bachstrom, author
Baldred Rock, originally named Bass Rock and renamed in 1954 after Saint Baldred
Bamber Glacier, named after Jonathan Bamber
Barrett Buttress, named after Richard G. Barrett, surveyor
Basilisk Crag, named for descriptive features
Bergel Rock, named after Alexandra Bergel
Bernard Rocks, named after Claude Bernard, French physiologist
Berntsen Ridge, named after Captain Søren Berntsen
Binary Peaks, originally named Doppelspitz; the new name was recommended in 1971
Blechnum Peaks, named after the rare fern Blechnum penna-marina, native to the region.
Blyth Spur, named John Blyth, cook
Bone Glacier, named after Douglas Bone
Bonner Beach, named after Nigel Bonner zoologist and Antarctic mammal specialist. Breeding ground for Weddell seals.
Bordal Rock, named after Harald Bordal, gunner
Boreas Peak, named after Boreas
Bothy Bay, named for descriptive features
Boutan Rocks, named after Louis Marie-Auguste Boutan (1859–1934), French naturalist
Boyer Rocks, named after Joseph Boyer, French naval officer
Breccia Crags, named after geographic features
Bremner Glacier, named after Steven Bremner
Buddington Peak, named after James W. Buddington
Burns Bluff, named after Frederick M. Burns, geophysicist
Burton Cove, named after Robert W. Burton, British Antarctic Survey assistant
Buzfuz Rock, named after Sergeant Buzfuz, a character in Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers
Cabrial Rock, named after Frank Cabrial, steward
Camana Rock, named after the Camana sailing vessel
Canis Heights, named after the constellations of Canis Major and Canis Minor
Canso Rocks, named after the Canso aircraft
Capella Rocks, named after the star Capella
Cape Fothergill, named after Alastair Fothergill
Cape Zumberge, named after its association with James Zumberge
Capstan Rocks, named after its resemblance to a capstan
Catcher Icefall, named for its association with the whaling industry
Cetacea Rocks, named after the zoological order Cetacea
Catodon Rocks, named after the sperm whale, Physeter catodon
Cauldron Pool, named after geographical features
Chance Rock, named after geographical features
Chapman Hump, named in conjunction with Chapman Glacier
Chisel Peak, named for descriptive features
Copestake Peak, named after Paul Goodall-Copestake, biological assistant
Corelli Horn, named after Arcangelo Corelli, Italian composer
Cornice Channel, named for geographical features
Cornwall Peaks, originally named Cornwall Peak (singular); name changed in 1954
Corr Dome, named for Hugh Corr
Cruchley Ice Piedmont, renamed in 1987
Cuthbertson Snowfield, named after William Cuthbertson, artist
Davies Heights, named after Robert E.S. Davies, geologist
Davies Top, named after Anthony G. Davies, medical officer
Dikstra Buttresses, named after Barry James Dikstra, geophysicist
Diver Point, named for geographic features
Dixey Rock, named after David J. Dixey
Dixon Peak, named after Lieutenant John B. Dixon, Royal Navy
Donnachie Cliff, named after Thomas Donnachie, radio operator
Downham Peak, named after Noel Y. Downham, meteorological assistant
Dreadnought Point, named for descriptive features
Dudeney Nunataks, named for John Dudeney
Duparc Rocks, named after Louis Duparc, French naval officer
Elliott Rock, named after Henry W. Elliott, American naturalist
Ewer Pass, named after John R. Ewer, meteorological observer
Fang Buttress, named for descriptive features
Fantome Rock
Farman Highland, named after Joseph C. Farman, atmospheric physicist
The Fid, named for descriptive features
Fielding Col, named after Harold M. Fielding, surveyor
Finback Massif, named after the finback whale
Fishhook Ridge, named for descriptive features
Flatcap Point, named for descriptive features
Fleet Point, named after Michael Fleet
Flett Buttress, named after William R. Flett, geologist
Förster Cliffs, named after Reinhard Förster, West German geologist
Foxtail Peak, named for geographic features
Francis Peak, named for Jane Francis
Freberg Rocks, named after Hjalmar Freberg, gunner
Fricker Ice Piedmont, named after Helen Amanda Fricker
Fringe Rocks, named for geographical location
Frost Rocks, named after Richard Frost, survey assistant
Fulmar Bay, named after the Fulmarus glacialoides that nest in the area
Fulmar Crags
Gaudin Point, named after Marc Antoine Gaudin, French photographer
Gazella Peak, named after the Arctocephalus gazella
Geelan Ice Piedmont, named after Patrick John Michael Geelan
Gemel Peaks, originally named Twin Peaks and renamed in 1960
Gerber Peak, named after Friedrich Gerber, Swiss veterinary surgeon
Gervaize Rocks, named after Charles Gervaize, French naval officer
Giles Bay, named after Katherine Giles
Glass Point, named after R.H. Glass
Gordon Nunataks, named after Arnold L. Gordon, American oceanographer
Grinder Rock, named for descriptive features
Hauron Peak, named for French cinematographer Louis Arthur Ducos du Hauron
Haller Rocks, named after Albrecht von Haller, Swiss physiologist
Hamer Hill, named after Richard D. Hamer, geologist
Hampton Bluffs, named after Ian F.G. Hampton, physiologist
Hardy Rocks, named after James D. Hardy, American physiologist
Haverly Peak, named after William R. Haverly
Headland Peak, named after Robert K. Headland, biological assistant
Hektor Icefall, named for the Hektor Whaling Company
Henriksen Buttress, named after Henrik N. Henriksen
Heywood Glacier, named after Karen Heywood
Highton Glacier, named after John E. Highton
Hindley Glacier, named after Christopher Hindley
Hindmarsh Dome, named after Richard Hindmarsh
Hobbs Point, named after Graham J. Hobbs, geologist
Homing Head, named for descriptive features
Hornpipe Heights, named in conjunction with Whistle Pass
Hoskins Peak, named after Arthur K. Hoskins, geologist
Hospital Point, originally called Rocky Point and renamed in 1961
Hübl Peak, named after Artur Freiherr von Hübl, Austrian surveyor
Huddle Rocks, named for descriptive features
Humpback Rocks, originally named Knolrokset and renamed in 1954
Humphries Heights, named after Colonel G.J. Humphries
Hurst Bay, named after Commander William E. Hurst, Royal Navy
Husdal, named for the Husvik whaling station
Hyatt Cove, named after Raymond H. Hyatt
Hydrurga Rocks, named after Hydrurga leptonyx, the leopard seal
Jardine Peak, named after D. Jardine, geologist
Jeffries Bluff, named after Margaret Elsa Jeffries
Jeffries Peak, named after John Jeffries, American physician
Kerr Point, named after Adam J. Kerr
Killermet Cove
King Glacier, named after John King
King Dome, named after Edward King
Kinzl Crests, named after Hans Kinzl, Austrian glaciologist
Kjellstrøm Rock, named after Johan Kjellstrøm, gunner
Knuckle Reef, named for geographical features
Kramer Rocks, named after J.G.H. Kramer, an Austrian army physician
Kuno Point, named after Yasau Kuno, a Japanese physiologist
Ladkin Glacier, named for Russell Scott Ladkin
Landing Cove, named for descriptive features
Larssen Peak, named after Harald Larssen, manager
Lawrence Channel, named after Captain Stuart J. Lawrence
Laxon Bay, named after Seymour Laxon
Lomas Ridge, named after Simon Andrew Lomas, geologist
Lorn Rocks, named for descriptive features
Lyell Lake, named in conjunction with Lyell Glacier, South Georgia
Mackworth Rock, named after Norman H. Mackworth, British experimental psychologist
Marker Rock, named for geographical features
McCollum Peak, named after Elmer V. McCollum, American biochemist
Menelaus Ridge, named for Menelaus, husband of Helen
The Menhir, named for geographic features
Miller Heights, named after Ronald Miller
Molley Corner, named after William Molley
Molnar Rocks, named after George W. Molnar, American physiologist
Morris Glacier, named after Elizabeth M. Morris
Morton Cliff, named after British Antarctic Survey field assistant Ashley Morton
Mount Antell, named after Georg Antell
Mount Back, named after Anthony H. Back
Mount Berry, named after "Captain" Albert Berry, American parachutist
Mount Cortés, named after Martín Cortés de Albacar, Spanish author
Mount Cox, named after Nicholas Cox
Mount Dow, named after George F. Dow, American whaling historian
Mount Eastman, named after George Eastman, American entrepreneur
Mount Fagerli, named after Soren Fagerli
Mount Fiennes, named after Lady Virginia (Ginny) Twistleton-Fiennes
Mount Goldring, named after Denis C. Goldring, geologist
Mount Gunter, named after Edmund Gunter, English mathematician
Mount Markab, named after the Markab star
Mudge Passage, named after Thomas Mudge, horologist
Mulvaney Promontory, named after Robert Mulvaney
Nodule Nunatak, named for descriptive features
Northtrap Rocks, named for location
Olsen Rock, named after Soren Olsen, gunner
Pinnock Nunataks, named after Michael Pinnock
Platt Cliffs, named after Eric Platt
Pollux Nunatak, named for its association with Castor Nunatak
Pudsey Bay, named after Carol Pudsey
Riley Peak, named after Teal Riley, geologist
Rodger Nunataks, named after Alan Rodger
Ronne Ice Shelf, named for its association with Edith Ronne
Scud Rock, named for geographic features
Shanklin Glacier, named after Jonathan Shanklin
Southtrap Rock, named for geographic features
Stark Rock, named for descriptive features
Taylor Buttresses, named after Brian J. Taylor
Turner Inlet, named after John Turner
Tolly Nunatak, named after Guðfinna 'Tollý' Aðalgeirsdóttir
Vertigo Cliffs, named for descriptive features
Vogel Peak, named after Dr. P. Vogel

References

"UK-APC Meeting" (PDF). 2005-05-11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-01-06.
"Bachstrom Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-16.
"Baldred Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
^ "Latest Additions to BAT Gazetteer". Antarctic Place-names Committee. British Antarctic Survey - NERC. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
"Barrett Buttress". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-19.
"Bergel Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
"Binary Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
"Bonner Beach". geonames.usgs.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
"Bordal Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
"Boyer Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
"Breccia Crags". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
"Canso Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
"Capella Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
^ Amos, Jonathan. "Antarctic place names recognise 'modern explorers'". BBC News. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
"Capstan Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
"Chapman Hump". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
"Corelli Horn". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-11-25.
"Cornwall Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
"Cruchley Ice Piedmont". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
"Davies Heights". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
"Dixey Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
"Dixon Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
"Donnachie Cliff". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
"Downham Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
"Dreadnought Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
"Duparc Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
"Elliott Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
"Ewer Pass". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
"Fang Buttress". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
"Fantome Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
"Farman Highland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-16.
"Fid, The". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
"Fielding Col". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
"Finback Massif". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
"Fishhook Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
"Flatcap Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
"Fleet Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
"Flett Buttress". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
"Förster Cliffs". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
"Freberg Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
"Fringe Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-10.
"Frost Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-10.
"Fulmar Bay". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
"Gaudin Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-18.
"Gazella Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
"Geelan Ice Piedmont". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
"Gemel Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
"Gerber Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
"Gervaize Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
"Glass Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
"Gordon Nunataks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
"Grinder Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
"Hauron Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
"Haller Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
"Hamer Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
"Hampton Bluffs". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
"Hardy Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
"Haverly Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
"Headland Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
"Hektor Icefall". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
"Henriksen Buttress". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
"Highton Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
"Hobbs Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-19.
"Homing Head". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
"Hornpipe Heights". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
"Hoskins Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
"Hospital Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-28.
"Hübl Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
"Huddle Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-06-30.
"Humpback Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
"Humphries Heights". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
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"Husdal". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
"Hyatt Cove". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
"Hydrurga Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
"Jardine Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
"Jeffries Bluff". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
"Jeffries Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-07-23.
"Kerr Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
"Killermet Cove". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
"Kinzl Crests". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
"Kjellstrøm Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
"Knuckle Reef". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
"Kramer Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
"Kuno Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
"Larssen Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
"Lawrence Channel". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-06-05.
"Lomas Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-06-28.
"Lyell Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
"Mackworth Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
"Marker Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
"McCollum Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
"Menelaus Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
"Miller Heights". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
"Molley Corner". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
"Molnar Rocks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
"Mount Antell". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
"Mount Back". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
"Mount Berry". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
"Mount Dow". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
"Eastman, Mount". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
"Goldring, Mount". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
"Gunter, Mount". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
"Mount Markab". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-08-07.

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