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Beagle Peak

Coordinates: 69°37′S 71°36′W / 69.617°S 71.600°W / -69.617; -71.600
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Beagle Peak
Highest point
Elevation700 m (2,300 ft)
Coordinates69°37′S 71°36′W / 69.617°S 71.600°W / -69.617; -71.600
Geography
LocationAlexander Island, Antarctica
Parent rangeLassus Mountains

Beagle Peak (69°37′S 71°36′W / 69.617°S 71.600°W / -69.617; -71.600) is a peak rising to about 700 metres (2,300 ft) in the central part of the Lassus Mountains, Alexander Island, Antarctica. It is situated 5.55 km west by south of Moriseni Peak. The feature was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant Commander Clyde A. Beagle, U.S. Navy, LC-130 aircraft commander, Squadron VXE-6, U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze, 1969 and 1970.

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  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Beagle Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.