Name StatusApproved: NZGB Antarctic CommitteeFeatureBayNZ Gazette Reference2009 (77) p.1803DatumRSRGD2000GeoTag[1] PositionDescriptionA rather open bay in southwestern Amundsen Sea, extending along the N sides of Siple Island, Getz Ice Shelf and Carney Island, from Pranke Island to Cape Gates. Mapped by USGS from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-66. Named by US-ACAN for Admiral James S. Russell, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations during the post 1957-58 IGY period.
