Sandau Nunatak
Sandau Nunatak (71°42′S 67°12′W / 71.700°S 67.200°WCoordinates: 71°42′S 67°12′W / 71.700°S 67.200°W) is a coastal nunatak rising to about 400 m at the southwest end of Steeple Peaks, on the Rymill Coast, Palmer Land. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from U.S. Navy aerial photographs, 1966-69. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) in 1976 after Charles L. Sandau, U.S. Navy, cook with the winter party at Palmer Station, 1973.
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