Manning Island

Manning Island is an island in the vicinity of Antarctica. It was named after surveyor John Manning, in honour of his work in Antarctica. The Lars Christensen expedition of 1936-1937 photographed it from the air, calling it Viksy (Bay Island).

Manning Island
Manning Island
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates69°21′18″S 76°20′0″E
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

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