Pranke Island
Pranke Island (73°14′S 124°55′W / 73.233°S
124.917°W / -73.233; -124.917) is a small
ice-covered island lying close to Siple Island
in the west extremity of Russell Bay, off the
coast of Marie Byrd Land. Mapped by United
States Geological Survey (USGS) from
ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos,
1959-65. Named by Advisory Committee on
Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for James B.
Pranke, aurora researcher at Byrd Station in
1965.
Pranke Island seeks a governor.
124.917°W / -73.233; -124.917) is a small
ice-covered island lying close to Siple Island
in the west extremity of Russell Bay, off the
coast of Marie Byrd Land. Mapped by United
States Geological Survey (USGS) from
ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos,
1959-65. Named by Advisory Committee on
Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for James B.
Pranke, aurora researcher at Byrd Station in
1965.
Pranke Island seeks a governor.
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