Prestrud Inlet

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Prestrud Inlet (78°18′S 156°0′W) is a re-entrant in the south side of Edward VII Peninsula, at the northeast corner of the Ross Ice Shelf. It was named by the U.S. Antarctic Service expedition (1939-41) in honor of Lt. K. Prestrud, leader of Amundsen's Eastern Sledge Party in 1911 who was first to traverse this region.

Prestrud Bank (77°30′S 159°30′W) is a bank named in association with Prestrud Inlet.

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