Chapman Rocks


Chapman Rocks is a group of rocks in central Hero Bay on the north side of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers operating from nearby Blythe Bay.
The feature is named after Thomas Chapman, English trunk-maker of Southwark who in 1795 discovered a method of processing fur seal skins for use in the hat trade, thus initiating the industry in London.

Location

The rocks are located at which is north-northwest of Siddins Point, northeast of Lynx Rocks, east of Black Point, west-southwest of Iratais Point, Desolation Island, west-southwest of Miladinovi Islets, west by south of Koynare Rocks and northwest of Belchin Rock.

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