Mount Black Prince (Antarctica)

Mount Black Prince (Antarctica)

Infobox Mountain
Name = Mount Black Prince
Photo =
Caption =
Elevation = 3,405 metres (11,171 feet)
Location = Victoria Land, Antarctica
Range = Admiralty Mountains
Prominence =
Coordinates = coord|71|47|S|168|15|E|type:mountain
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First ascent =
Easiest route =

Mount Black Prince is a mountain composed of dark colored rock, which tends to create an imposing appearance. Located 6 km (4 mi) west of Mount Ajax in Victoria Land. Named by the New Zealand GSAE, 1957-58, for its appearance and also for the New Zealand Cruiser "HMNZS Black Prince".


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