Brockton Station (Antarctica)
Brockton Station (80°01′S 178°02′W) was an American research (weather) station in Antarctica. It was built by the Seabees and operated by the US Navy during the summer months from October 1965 to February 1972. The station was located 300 miles southeast of McMurdo Station, near the center of the Ross Ice Shelf.
Brockton Station | |
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  Brockton Station Location of Brockton Station in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 80°02′S 178°42′W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| Location in Antarctica | Ross Ice Shelf |
| Administered by | United States Navy |
| Established | October 1965 |
| Closed | February 1972 |
| Elevation | 332 m (1,089 ft) |
| Type | Seasonal |
| Period | Summer |
| Status | Abandoned |
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