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in December 1821. It was correctly charted, though unnamed, on Powell's map published in 1822; it was subsequently named for Powell on an Admiralty chart of 1839.
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Thomson, J.W., 1973. The geology of Powell, Christoffersen and Michelsen Islands,South Orkney Islands. British Antarctic Survey Bulletin 33/34. Pages 137-167.
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is a narrow island 13 km (8.1 mi) long and 4 km (2.5 mi) wide, lying between
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Management Plan for Antarctic Specially Protected Area No. 111: Measure 1, Annex B
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Coleman-Cooke, J. Discovery II in the Antarctic. Odhams Press, London,1963
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The island was discovered in the course of the joint cruise by Captains
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An area including part of southern Powell Island (south of
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Location of Powell Island in the South Orkney Islands
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Powell Islands

Powell Island is located in Antarctica
Antarctica
60°40′59″S 45°01′59″W / 60.683°S 45.033°W / -60.683; -45.033
South Orkney Islands
Antarctic Treaty System
Coronation
Laurie Islands
South Orkney Islands
Antarctica
Coronation Island
Lewthwaite Strait
Washington Strait
George Powell
Nathaniel Palmer
John Peaks
Christoffersen
Fredriksen
Michelsen
Grey Islands
Important Bird Area
BirdLife International
seabird
breeding colonies
Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) 111
Ellefsen Harbour
Falkland Harbour
List of Antarctic and subantarctic islands
"SCAR Gazetteer: Powell Island"

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