NZ14912 Balleny Islands

NZ 14912 is the official nautical chart for the Balleny Islands, a remote volcanic archipelago in the Southern Ocean.

Chart Specifications:

• Official Name: NZ 14912 Balleny Islands.
• Scale: 1:300,000.
• Publisher: Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).
• Last Edition: August 2006 (Updated digitally as of January 2023).
• Coverage: Includes the main Balleny Islands group and a continuation for the Balleny Seamount.

Geography of the Balleny Islands:

The islands covered by this chart are heavily glaciated volcanic formations located approximately 2,000 kilometers south of New Zealand.

Key Details:

• Main Islands: Young, Buckle, and Sturge.
• Coordinates: Approximately 66°55′S 163°45′E.
• Topography: Barren rock with steep cliff faces and glaciers that extend directly into the sea.