Name StatusApproved: NZGB Antarctic CommitteeFeaturePeakNZ Gazette Reference2009 (77) p.1803DatumRSRGD2000GeoTag[1] PositionDescriptionA peak (2,250 m) 2 mi NE of Mount Northampton in the Victory Mountains of Victoria Land. The peak overlooks the terminus of Tucker Glacier from the south. Mapped by NZGSAE, 1957-58, and the USGS, 1960-62. Named by US-ACAN for Lt. (later Lt. Cdr.) Ronald S. Purvis, USN, of Squadron VX-6, pilot of Otter aircraft at Ellsworth Station, 1956-57, and of R5D Skymaster aircraft at McMurdo Station, 1957-58.
