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MOUNT HADDINGTON.
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that the westerly breeze would drive the ice away from the shore, and leave a clear passage between them.
At noon we were in latitude 64° 14′ S., longitude Jan 1.55° 54′ W. Being New Year's Day, a complete suit of warm clothing was, as customary, presented to our crews, and an additional allowance of provision given to them. In the afternoon, accompanied by Commander Bird and some of the officers, I went on board the Terror to visit Captain Crozier, and exchange the good wishes of the season. At this time it was perfectly calm, and we had a most beautiful view of the magnificent mountain which forms the most striking feature of our new discoveries. It was named Mount Haddington, after the Right Honourable the Earl of Haddington, the First Lord of the Admiralty. Its elevation, by the mean of several measurements, was found to be seven thousand and fifty feet. It rose precipitously from the coast in three horizontal volcanic terraces, the black rocky cliffs protruding through the perennial icy covering of the mountain; and, in some places, large masses of irregular shape also appeared. A small island, of a deep brown colour, of great elevation for its size, with a rock resembling a watch tower on its north point, and a high volcanic crater-like peak on its south end, being perfectly clear of snow, formed a striking contrast to the main land. It was named Cockburn Island, after Admiral the Right Honourable Sir George Cockburn, G. C. B., Senior Naval Lord
