ME13 Cape Royds Antartica
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Cape Royds (designated as ANTTopo50-ME13 on New Zealand Topo50 maps) is a dark volcanic cape located on the western side of Ross Island in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica (77°33′S 166°09′E). [1, 2]
Key Features
Shackleton's Nimrod Hut: A historic prefabricated timber cabin built in 1908 for Sir Ernest Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition (1907–1909), preserved with original artifacts, lab equipment, and provisions.
Adélie Penguin Colony: Home to the world's southernmost established Adélie penguin colony (protected under ASPA 121).
Local Lakes & Landmarks: Features freshwater sources like Pony Lake, Blue Lake, and Clear Lake, alongside Backdoor Bay and Mount Erebus.
Map Reference: Covered by the official ANTTopo50-ME13 Cape Royds topographic map sheet produced by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) / Polar Geospatial Center
ME13 Cape Royds Antartica
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