Knox Coast
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Knox Coast (), part of Wilkes Land, is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between Cape Hordern, at 100° 31' E, and the Hatch Islands, at 109° 16' E. It was discovered in February 1840 by the U.S. Exploring Expedition (1838-42) under Lt. Charles Wilkes, and named by Wilkes for Lt. Samuel R. Knox, USN, captain of the Flying Fish, who served as acting master on the Vincennes during the Antarctic cruise.
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