Weddell Islands

Not to be confused with Weddell Island.

Location of the Weddell Islands in the South Orkney Islands.
Weddell Islands is located in Antarctica
Weddell Islands
Weddell Islands
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Location in Antarctica

The Weddell Islands are a group of small islands and rocks lying 1.9 km (1.2 mi) south of Saddle Island and 9 km (5.6 mi) lying north of the western end of Laurie Island, in the South Orkney Islands of Antarctica. They were probably first seen during a joint cruise by Captains Nathaniel B. Palmer and George Powell in December 1821. The name first appears on James Weddell's chart resulting from his exploration of the South Orkney Islands in 1823.