 It was named by the US-ACAN for Q. Shirley, chief photographer's mate on Operation Highjump photographic flights in this area and other coastal areas between
14 and 164 East longitude.Kirkby Shoal is a small shoal area with depths of less than extending about westwards and SSW, about from the summit of Shirley Island.Launch Channel is the narrow body of water between Bailey Peninsula and the island.