Protector Shoal, Seamount in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Protector Shoal is a submarine volcano located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
The United Kingdom claimed Protector Shoal along with the South Sandwich Islands in 1908.
Named after HMS Protector, it's a reminder of historical naval presence in the region.
It's situated in remote waters, posing navigational considerations for ships.
This undersea feature is part of a volcanic island arc extending from the Scotia Sea.
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Elevation above the sea
-27 m
GPS coordinates
-55.94167,-28.11944
Latest update
August 31, 2026 15:03
