Foyn Island [SEP] continent
Foyn Island
Foyn Island, also known as Svend Foyn Island, is the second largest island in the Possession Islands, East Antarctica, lying south-west of Possession Island. An Adélie penguin rookery covers much of the island, which is often included in the itinerary of Antarctic cruises.
History.
The island was explored by a Norwegian whaling expedition of 1894–95,led by Henrik Johan Bull in the "Antarctic", captained by Leonard Kristensen, and was named for Svend Foyn, primary sponsor of the expedition.
History Historic
Matochina Peak, Smith Island
- Matov Peak, Davis Coast
- Maystora Peak, Greenwich Island
- Mount Mecheva, Foyn Coast
- Mechit Buttress, Danco Coast
- Meda Nunatak, Foyn Coast
- Mediolana Peak, Brabant Island
- Medovene Point, Smith Island
- Medven Glacier, Livingston Island
- Melanita Island, Trinity Island
- Meldia Rock, Nelson Island
- Melnik Peak, Livingston Island
- Melnik Ridge, Livingston Island
- Melta Point, Livingston Island
- Melyane Island