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| Mount Cornwell | |
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| Elevation: | 2,972 metres (9,750 feet) |
| Latitude: | 50° 18′ 00″ N |
| Longitude: | 114° 46′ 50″ W |
| Location: | Alberta, Canada |
| Topo map: | NTS 82J/07 |
| Range: | Kananaskis Range |
| First ascent: | 1915 |
| Easiest route: | rock/snow climb |
Mount Cornwell is located on the Continental Divide at Kananaskis Park of the Canadian Rockies. The mountain was named in 1918 after John Cornwell, a crewman aboard the HMS Chester, which was severely damaged in the Battle of JutlandThe Battle of Jutland known in Germany as the Battle of the Skagerrak Skagerrakschlacht , was the largest naval battle of World War I, and the only full-scale clash of battleships in that war. It was fought on May 31 June 1, 1916, in the North Sea near Ju. Cromwell was posthumously awarded the Victoria CrossThe Victoria Cross (official post-nominal letters "VC") is the highest award for valour that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service and civilians under military command. Historical Background The for his bravery during the battle. Mount ChesterMount Chester is located in the Smith-Dorrien Creek Valley of Kananaskis Park of the Canadian Rockies. The mountain was named in 1917 after the HMS Chester which was severely damaged in the Battle of Jutland. External link photos Chester, Mount. was also named after his ship.