Mount Bransfield
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Mount Bransfield is a prominent conical-topped, ice-covered mountain
, 760 metre high, rising 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Cape Dubouzet
at the northeast tip of the Antarctic Peninsula
. It was discovered by a French expedition, 1837–40, under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville
, who named it for Edward Bransfield
, Master, Royal Navy
, who circumnavigated and charted the South Shetland Islands
in 1820.
Mountain
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, 760 metre high, rising 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Cape Dubouzet
Cape Dubouzet
Cape Dubouzet is a cape which marks the northeast extremity of Antarctic Peninsula. Charted in 1838 by a French expedition under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville, who named it for Lieutenant Joseph Dubouzet of the expedition ship Zelee....
at the northeast tip of the Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. It extends from a line between Cape Adams and a point on the mainland south of Eklund Islands....
. It was discovered by a French expedition, 1837–40, under Captain Jules Dumont d'Urville
Jules Dumont d'Urville
Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville was a French explorer, naval officer and rear admiral, who explored the south and western Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica.-Childhood:Dumont was born at Condé-sur-Noireau...
, who named it for Edward Bransfield
Edward Bransfield
Edward Bransfield was a master of the British Royal Navy and considered the discoverer of the continent of Antarctica.-Early life:...
, Master, Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
, who circumnavigated and charted the South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands, lying about north of the Antarctic Peninsula, with a total area of . By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for...
in 1820.