Gibbs Island

Gibbs Island is a minor island in the South Shetland archipelago, located between the larger Elephant Island to the northeast and King George Island to the southwest. The small, mountainous island is almost entirely ice-covered and rises to modest peaks. Like neighboring Clarence and Elephant Islands, Gibbs Island lies at the northeastern extent of the South Shetland chain, exposed to the full force of the Drake Passage. The island is rarely visited due to its lack of safe landing sites and proximity to more accessible destinations, but it may be observed from expedition ships transiting between Elephant Island and King George Island.