Simms Rock
# Simms Rock

Simms Rock (Bulgarian: скала Симс, romanized: skala Simms, IPA:) is the rock off the north coast of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica 134 m long in southeast–northwest direction and 65 m wide, with a surface area of 0.42 ha. The vicinity was visited by early 19th century sealers.

The feature is named after William Simms (1793-1860), a British instrument maker who improved the theodolite design; in association with other names in the area deriving from the early development or use of geodetic instruments and methods.

## Location

Simms Rock is located in Hero Bay at 62°32′18.6″S 60°28′11″W﻿ / ﻿62.538500°S 60.46972°W﻿ / -62.538500; -60.46972, which is 1.85 km west-northwest of Siddins Point, 8 km east-northeast of Avitohol Point and 10 km southwest of Desolation Island. Bulgarian mapping in 2009 and 2017.

