Persson Island
Island in Graham Land, Antarctica
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Persson Island is an island 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) long, lying in the entrance to Rohss Bay on the southwest side of James Ross Island. Discovered by the Swedish Antarctic Expedition under Nordenskjold, 1901–04, and named by him for Nils Persson, a patron of the expedition.
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates64°11′30″S 58°23′34″W
ArchipelagoJames Ross Island group
Length2 km (1.2 mi)
,_JRI_Group,_British_Antarctic_Territory.svg) Location of Persson Island | |
  Persson Island Location in Antarctica  Persson Island Persson Island (Antarctica) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°11′30″S 58°23′34″W |
| Archipelago | James Ross Island group |
| Length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
General San Martin Refuge
General San Martin Refuge is an Antarctic refuge located on Persson Island, southwest of James Ross Island in the far north of the Antarctic Peninsula. It is administered by the Argentine Army and was opened on 17 August 1955, with the function of logistic support point and is currently not in activity.[citation needed]
