Nimrod Passage

Nimrod Passage

Nimrod Passage (64°59′S 63°58′W / 64.983°S 63.967°W / -64.983; -63.967) is a marine passage leading to the northern end of Lemaire Channel between Wauwermans Islands and Dannebrog Islands in Wilhelm Archipelago. Surveyed by the Royal Navy Hydrographic Survey Unit in March–April 1964, and safely navigated by RRS John Biscoe at this time. Named after the motor survey boat Nimrod which was used to take most of the soundings.

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