Mount Iveagh

Mount Iveagh (85°4′S 169°38′E) is a broad mountain in the Supporters Range of Antarctica, overlooking the east side of Mill Glacier 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Mount White. This 3,422-meter (11,227 ft) peak is located between Keltie Glacier and Mill Glacier, on the east side of Beardmore Glacier. It was discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09, and named for Edward Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, of the firm of Guinness, who helped finance the expedition.[1]

References
  1. "Iveagh, Mount". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-12.

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