Belgrano Bank

Belgrano Bank (73°0′S 48°30′W) is an undersea bank in the Weddell Sea. It is named after General Manuel Belgrano, an Argentine general and revolutionary hero, after whom the main Argentine Antarctic base is also named. The name of the bank was approved by the Advisory Committee for Undersea Features in June, 1988.

Belgrano Bank
Submerged bank
Belgrano Bank (Antarctica)
OceanSouthern Ocean

References

  •  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Belgrano Bank". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)


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