Sisson Rock
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Sisson Rock (Bulgarian: скала Сисън, romanized: skala Sisson, IPA: [skɐˈla ˈsisən]) is the rock off the north coast of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica 65 m (213 ft) long in west-east direction and 37 m (121 ft) wide, and split in three. Its surface area is 0.08 ha (0.20 acres). The vicinity was visited by early 19th century sealers.[1]
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 62°33′57″S 61°08′52″W |
Archipelago | South Shetland Islands |
Area | 0.08 ha (0.20 acres) |
Length | 65 m (213 ft) |
Width | 37 m (121 ft) |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty | |
Demographics | |
Population | uninhabited |
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The feature is named after Jonathan Sisson (1690–1747), a British instrument maker who invented the modern theodolite; in association with other names in the area deriving from the early development or use of geodetic instruments and methods.