Mount Lorette

Mount Lorette

Mount Lorette (72°32′S 31°9′E / 72.533°S 31.15°E / -72.533; 31.15) is an ice-free mountain resembling a cathedral in form, rising to 2,200 m close west of Mount Loodts in the Belgica Mountains. Discovered by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, 1957-58, under G. de Gerlache, who named it for Notre Dame de Lorette, patron saint of aviators.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Mount Lorette" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).