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Heywood Island (Antarctica)
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Heywood Island is the largest of the islands off the north coast of Robert Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. It is named after Captain Peter Heywood, RN (1773–1831), commanding HMS Nereus off the east coast of South America in 1810–13, formerly a midshipman in HMS Bounty under Captain William Bligh. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers operating from nearby Clothier Harbour.
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![]() Location of Robert Island in the South Shetland Islands | |
Geography | |
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 62°19′11″S 59°41′08″W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
Area | 78 ha (190 acres)[1] |
Length | 1.4 km (0.87 mi) |
Width | 0.85 km (0.528 mi) |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited |
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