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[edit] Waddington Bay

'''Waddington Bay''' ({{coor dm|65|16|S|64|5|W|}}) is a [[bay]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long, in a NW-SE direction, and 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) wide, indenting the west coast of [[Graham Land]] immediately north of [[Cape Tuxen]]. This bay is partially defined on the charts of the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, under Gerlache. It was more fully delineated by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot, who named it for [[Senator Waddington]], president of the Chamber of Commerce at Rouen.

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[edit] Waddington Glacier

'''Waddington Glacier''' ({{coor dm|78|3|S|161|27|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]], 3 nautical miles (6 km) long, flowing west-northwest along the south side of [[Ugolini Peak]], [[Colwell Massif]], to enter [[Palais Glacier]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1994 after [[Edwin D. Waddington]], geophysicist, University of Washington; from 1990, field investigator at [[Taylor Dome]] in an extended program of glacier geophysical studies.

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[edit] Wade Ice Rise

'''Wade Ice Rise''' ({{coor dm|69|1|S|67|5|W|}}) is a small ice rise in [[Wordie Ice Shelf]], 8 nautical miles (15 km) northwest of [[Triune Peaks]], [[Fallieres Coast]]. Photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, and surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), 1958. Named in 1977 by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[George W. Wade]], Jr., [[U.S. Navy]], [[Chief Construction Electrician]], [[Palmer Station]], winter party 1970.

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[edit] Wade Point

'''Wade Point''' ({{coor dm|70|41|S|67|41|W|}}) is a rocky mass fronting on [[George VI Sound]], rising to 915 m and marking the west extremity of the rock ridge separating Millett and [[Bertram Glaciers]] on the west coast of [[Palmer Land]]. First surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill. Named in 1954 by the members of the expedition for [[Muriel H. Wade]], who was secretary to the BGLE.

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[edit] Mount Wade

'''Mount Wade''' ({{coor dm|84|51|S|174|19|W|}}) is a massive [[mountain]] (4,085 m) which is a most distinctive landmark in its region, standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) northwest of [[Mount Campbell]] in the [[Prince Olav Mountains]]. The feature is easily viewed from positions on [[Shackleton Glacier]] or the [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Discovered and photographed by [[R. Admiral Byrd]] on flights to the [[Queen Maud Mountains]] in November 1929. Named by US-SCAN after [[F. Alton Wade]] (1903-78), geologist with the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] (1933-35), senior scientist at [[West Base]] of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41), and leader of two [[Texas Tech Shackleton Glacier Parties]] (1962-63 and 1964-65) to this vicinity; [[Senior Scientist United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) [[Marie Byrd Land Survey]], 1966-67 and 1967-68.

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[edit] Cape Wadworth

'''Cape Wadworth''' ({{coor dm|73|19|S|169|47|E|}}) is the northern extremity of [[Coulman Island]], in the [[Ross Sea]] just off [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered [[January 17]], [[1841]] by [[Sir James Clark Ross]] who named it in compliment to his wife's uncle, [[Robert John Coulman]], Esq., of [[Wadworth Hall]], Doncaster.

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[edit] Mount Waesche

'''Mount Waesche''' ({{coor dm|77|10|S|126|54|W|}}) is a large and prominent [[mountain]] (3,290 m) of volcanic origin, standing immediately southwest of [[Mount Sidley]] and marking the southern end of the [[Executive Committee Range]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The feature is snow covered except for rock exposures on the south and southwest slopes. Discovered by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] expedition on a flight, [[December 15]], [[1940]], and named for [[V. Admiral Russell R. Waesche]], [[U.S. Coast Guard]], member of the [[Antarctic Service Executive Committee]].

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[edit] Wager Glacier

'''Wager Glacier''' ({{coor dm|69|48|S|69|23|W|}}) is a small, heavily crevassed [[glacier]] on the east coast of [[Alexander Island]]. It occupies a trench-like [[valley]] and flows east into [[George VI Sound]] immediately south of [[Marr Bluff]]. Surveyed in 1948 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and named by them for [[Lawrence R. Wager]], professor of geology at [[Oxford University]].

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[edit] Wagner Ice Piedmont

'''Wagner Ice Piedmont''' ({{coor dm|69|28|S|72|38|W|}}) is an ice piedmont, 9 nautical miles (17 km) long in a NW-SE direction and 4 nautical miles (7 km) wide, overlying the southwest part of [[Rothschild Island]]. Observed and photographed from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. Mapped from air photos taken by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, by Searle of the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1960. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Richard Wagner]] (1813-1883), German composer.

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[edit] Wagner Nunatak

'''Wagner Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|83|58|S|66|30|W|}}) is an one of the [[Rambo Nunataks]], 850 m, standing 9 nautical miles (17 km) south of [[Blackburn Nunatak]] in the [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John K. Wagner]], radioscientist at [[Plateau Station]], winter 1967.

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[edit] Wagner Spur

'''Wagner Spur''' ({{coor dm|70|9|S|159|36|E|}}) is a pointed rock and ice spur along the north flank of [[Pryor Glacier]], 11 nautical miles (20 km) southeast of [[Mount Gorton]], at the southeast extremity of [[Wilson Hills]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photography, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John E. Wagner]], worker in the field of glaciology at [[McMurdo Station]], 1967-68.

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[edit] Wagoner Inlet

'''Wagoner Inlet''' ({{coor dm|72|1|S|99|47|W|}}) is an ice-filled inlet between Tinglof and [[Starr Peninsulas]] on the north side of [[Thurston Island]]. Delineated from aerial photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] in December 1946. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Charles Wagoner]], seaman on the USS Glacier during the [[U.S. Navy Bellingshausen Sea Expedition]], a member of the field party engaged in scientific work on Thurston Island in February 1960.

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[edit] Wahl Glacier

'''Wahl Glacier''' ({{coor dm|83|59|S|165|6|E|}}) is a [[glacier]], 10 nautical miles (18 km) long, flowing northwest from [[Grindley Plateau]] to enter upper [[Lennox-King Glacier]] westward of [[Mount Mackellar]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Bruno W. Wahl]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) ionospheric physicist at [[McMurdo Station]], 1962.

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[edit] The Waifs

'''The Waifs''' ({{coor dm|64|33|S|62|42|W|}}) is a group of islands and rocks lying in the middle of the southeast entrance to [[Schollaert Channel]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, under Gerlache. The name appears on a chart based upon a 1927 survey by DI personnel on the Discovery.

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[edit] Waikato Spur

'''Waikato Spur''' ({{coor dm|78|3|S|162|27|E|}}) is a named after the University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ, in association with several nearby features that are named for American colleges and universities.

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[edit] Waiparahoaka Mountain

'''Waiparahoaka Mountain''' ({{coor dm|78|17|S|162|55|E|}}) is a Maori name meaing "mountain of many glaciers."

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[edit] Waipuke Beach

'''Waipuke Beach''' ({{coor dm|77|14|S|166|24|E|}}) is a beach between [[McDonald]] and [[Caughley Beaches]], lying 6 nautical miles (11 km) southwest of [[Cape Bird]] on [[Ross Island]]. So named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1958-59, because of periodic flooding by meltwater from the Cape Bird icecap, which has been destructive to nearby penguin rookeries. Waipuke is the Maori word for flood.

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[edit] The Waist

'''The Waist''' ({{coor dm|64|38|S|61|24|W|}}) is the narrow neck of land between [[Herbert Plateau]] and [[Foster Plateau]] in northern [[Graham Land]]. Photographed by the [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE) in 1956-57 and mapped from these photos by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). So named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960.

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[edit] Waitabit Cliffs

'''Waitabit Cliffs''' ({{coor dm|71|31|S|68|14|W|}}) is a line of sedimentary cliffs on the east coast of [[Alexander Island]] which faces east onto [[George VI Sound]] and extends 3 nautical miles (6 km) north from the mouth of [[Mercury Glacier]]. Probably first seen by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]], who flew directly over it and photographed segments of this coast on [[November 23]], [[1935]]. First roughly surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE). Resurveyed in 1949 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), at which time the rock strata were independently examined by members of the party at two different points, an important investigation causing the delay which gave rise to the name.

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[edit] Waite Islands

'''Waite Islands''' ({{coor dm|72|44|S|103|40|W|}}) is a group of small islands in [[Amundsen Sea]], lying 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of [[Cape Waite]], the northwest extremity of [[King Peninsula]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for their proximity to Cape Waite.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Cape Waite

'''Cape Waite''' ({{coor dm|72|42|S|103|3|W|}}) is a cape at the northwest extremity of [[King Peninsula]], marking the southwest side of the entrance to [[Peacock Sound]]. Delineated from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] in December 1946. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Amory H. Waite]], member of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1933-35, and communications specialist on the Atka vovage of 1955 and the [[U.S. Navy Bellingshausen Sea Expedition]] of 1959-60.

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[edit] Waitt Peaks

'''Waitt Peaks''' ({{coor dm|71|29|S|62|34|W|}}) is a cluster of pointed peaks, mostly snow covered, at the southwest end of a large horseshoe-shaped ridge. Located 4 nautical miles (7 km) northwest of [[Schirmacher Massif]] in the east part of [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1974. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for geologist [[Richard B. Waitt]], a member of the USGS geological and mapping party to the [[Lassiter Coast]], 1972-73.

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[edit] Wakadori Island

'''Wakadori Island''' ({{coor dm|69|0|S|39|32|E|}}) is the southernmost [[island]] in a cluster of three small islands that lie 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) northwest of the strait that separates [[Ongul Island]] and [[East Ongul Island]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by the [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62. The name "Wakadori-jima" (young bird island) was given by JARE Headquarters in 1972.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Wakefield Highland

'''Wakefield Highland''' ({{coor dm|69|20|S|65|10|W|}}) is a snow-covered highland in central [[Antarctic Peninsula]], bounded to the north by [[Hermes Glacier]] and the heads of Weyerhaeuser and [[Aphrodite Glaciers]], to the west by the heads of Airy, Rotz and [[Seller Glaciers]], to the south by [[Fleming Glacier]] and to the east by the heads of Lurabee, Sunfix and [[Grimley Glaciers]]. Photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) on [[December 22]], [[1947]]. Surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in November 1960. Named after [[Viscount Wakefield]] of Hythe, a contributor to [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), 1934-37. This toponym, concurred in by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) and [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN), restores the name Wakefield in the vicinity of the BGLE's displaced "[[Mount Wakefield]]" (now [[Mount Hope]]).

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[edit] Wakefield Reef

'''Wakefield Reef''' ({{coor dm|53|11|S|73|21|E|}}) is a reef, 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) across, lying 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) west-southwest of [[Cape Arkona]], off the southwest side of [[Heard Island]]. The existence of a reef in this area is noted on an unpublished American sealer's map of "[[Hurds Island]]" compiled during the 1860-70 period, although the configuration of this side of the [[island]] is somewhat distorted, as were all early maps of the island. The feature was more accurately charted and named by HMS Wakefield which visited the island in April 1910.

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[edit] Wakeford Nunatak

'''Wakeford Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|67|49|S|63|2|E|}}) is a small [[nunatak]] 3 nautical miles (6 km) east of the [[Central Masson Range]] in the [[Framnes Mountains]], Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Plotted from photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1960 and seen by an ANARE party in 1962. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[R. Wakeford]], cook at [[Mawson Station]] in 1962.

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[edit] Walcott Bay

'''Walcott Bay''' ({{coor dm|78|14|S|163|37|E|}}) is a [[bay]] indenting the coast of [[Victoria Land]] between [[Walcott Glacier]] and [[Heald Island]]. Named by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1910-13) in association with Walcott Glacier.

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[edit] Walcott Glacier

'''Walcott Glacier''' ({{coor dm|78|14|S|163|15|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] between Radian and [[Howchin Glaciers]], descending eastward from the [[Royal Society Range]] toward [[Walcott Bay]]. Named by Taylor of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1910-13), presumably for [[Charles D. Walcott]], Director of the [[U.S. Geological Survey]] (1894-1907) and Secretary of the [[Smithsonian Institution]], 1907-28.

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[edit] Walcott Lake

'''Walcott Lake''' ({{coor dm|78|14|S|163|28|E|}}) is a named in association with [[Walcott Glacier]].

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[edit] Walcott Neve

'''Walcott Neve''' ({{coor dm|84|23|S|162|40|E|}}) is a neve, about 350 square miles in area, bounded by the [[Marshall Mountains]], [[Lewis Cliffs]] and [[Mount Sirius]]. Named by the [[Northern Party]] of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) for [[Richard Walcott]], party leader and geologist.

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[edit] Walcott North Stream

'''Walcott North Stream''' ({{coor dm|78|14|S|163|23|E|}}) is a named in association with [[Walcott Glacier]].

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[edit] Walcott Peak

'''Walcott Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|49|S|64|22|W|}}) is a large [[nunatak]] midway between [[Mount Jukkola]] and [[Lokey Peak]] in the south part of the [[Guthridge Nunataks]], in central [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1974. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Fred P. Walcott]], CEC, [[U.S. Navy]], Officer-in-Charge of the [[South Pole Station]] in 1973.

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[edit] Walcott South Stream

'''Walcott South Stream''' ({{coor dm|78|15|S|163|23|E|}}) is a named in association with [[Walcott Glacier]].

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[edit] Cape Walcott

'''Cape Walcott''' ({{coor dm|69|5|S|63|19|W|}}) is a bold, ice-covered [[headland]] rising to 625 m, forming the seaward extremity of [[Scripps Heights]] on the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. Discovered by [[Sir Hubert Wilkins]] in 1928 and named by him for [[Frederic C. Walcott]] of the Council of the [[American Geographical Society]].

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[edit] Mount Walcott

'''Mount Walcott''' ({{coor dm|85|21|S|87|23|W|}}) is a mainly ice-free [[mountain]] (2,155 m) located 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of [[Mount Powell]] in the east part of the [[Thiel Mountains]]. The name was proposed by [[Peter Bermel]] and [[Arthur Ford]], co-leaders of the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) Thiel Mountains party which surveyed these mountains in 1960-61. Named for [[Charles D. Walcott]], third director of the [[U.S. Geological Survey]], 1894-1907.

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[edit] Waldeck-Rousseau Peak

'''Waldeck-Rousseau Peak''' ({{coor dm|66|9|S|65|38|W|}}) is a conspicuous monolith 3 nautical miles (6 km) east-northeast of [[Cape Evensen]] on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. [[The French Antarctic Expedition]] (1903-05) under [[Jean B. Charcot]] charted a cape in this area which they named for French statesman [[Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau]]. On re-exploring this area, the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] (1908-10) under Charcot sighted the feature from [[Pendleton Strait]], 25 nautical miles (46 km) distant, and charted it as an [[island]] near the coast. Correlating its work with that of Charcot, the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under [[John Rymill]] charted this portion of the coast by land and from the air in 1935. Waldeck-Rousseau Peak as here applied is in accord with the interpretation of the BGLE.

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[edit] Cape Walden

'''Cape Walden''' ({{coor dm|71|50|S|96|53|W|}}) is an ice-covered cape at the northwest termination of [[Evans Peninsula]], marking the east entrance of [[Koether Inlet]] on [[Thurston Island]]. Delineated from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 in January 1960. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Arthur T. Walden]], dog driver and leader of the [[Queen Maud Mountains Supporting Party]] of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] in 1928-30.

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[edit] Waldrip Ledge

'''Waldrip Ledge''' ({{coor dm|79|57|S|157|43|E|}}) is a conspicuous area of relatively level exposed rock along the north margin of [[Britannia Range]]. The feature (c.6 square mi and rising to c.900 m) is located on the east side of the terminus of [[Ragotzkie Glacier]] at the juncture with [[Hatherton Glacier]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after Mr. [[D. Waldrip]] of Holmes and Narver, Inc., camp manager of the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) [[Darwin Glacier Field Camp]] in the 1978-79 season. The camp was near this feature.

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[edit] Waldron Glacier

'''Waldron Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|31|S|130|0|E|}}) is a channel [[glacier]] flowing to the east side of [[Porpoise Bay]], midway between Sandford and [[Morse Glaciers]]. Delineated from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Thomas W. Waldron]], captain's clerk on the brig Porpoise of the [[United States Exploring Expedition]] (1838-42) under Wilkes.

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[edit] Waldron Spurs

'''Waldron Spurs''' ({{coor dm|84|35|S|175|40|W|}}) is a group of rocky spurs at the east side of the terminus of [[Shackleton Glacier]] in the foothills of the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41), and named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[James E. Waldron]], [[U.S. Navy Reserve]], pilot with [[Squadron VX]]-6 in 1957-58.

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[edit] Cape Waldron

'''Cape Waldron''' ({{coor dm|66|34|S|115|33|E|}}) is an ice-covered cape just westward of [[Totten Glacier]]. Delineated by [[G.D. Blodgett]] (1955) from aerial photographs taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[R.R. Waldron]], purser on the sloop Vincennes of the [[United States Exploring Expedition]] (1838-42) under Lieutenant [[Charles Wilkes]].

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[edit] Mount Waldron

'''Mount Waldron''' ({{coor dm|78|27|S|84|53|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] (3,100 m) 3 nautical miles (6 km) north of [[Mount Tuck]], surmounting the ridge between Dater and [[Hansen Glaciers]] in the [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. Discovered by [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 on photographic flights of December 14-15, 1959, and mapped from these photos by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Kenneth L. Waldron]], construction electrician, [[U.S. Navy]], a member of the IGY [[South Pole Station]] winter party, 1957.

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[edit] Wales Glacier

'''Wales Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|37|S|163|31|E|}}) is a short alpine [[glacier]] just west of [[Mount Barnes]] at the east end of the [[Kukri Hills]]. It drains north into [[Taylor Valley]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1910-13) under Scott.

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[edit] Wales Head

'''Wales Head''' ({{coor dm|54|0|S|37|34|W|}}) is a [[headland]] 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) east of [[Craigie Point]] on the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. Surveyed by the SGS in the period 1951-57, and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[William Wales]] (1734-1798), English astronomer sent by the Board of Longitude to make astronomical observations during Cook's second voyage, 1772-75, sailing in the Resolution.

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[edit] Wales Stream

'''Wales Stream''' ({{coor dm|77|35|S|163|30|E|}}) is a meltwater stream that drains from [[Wales Glacier]] to [[Explorers Cove]] in [[New Harbor]], [[Victoria Land]]. The name was used by [[New Zealand]] geologist [[Burton Murrell]] in 1973, but he attributes it to an earlier use by [[C.G. Vucetich]] and [[H.W. Wellman]].

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[edit] Walgreen Coast

'''Walgreen Coast''' ({{coor dm|75|30|S|107|0|W|}}) is that portion of the coast of Antarctica between [[Cape Herlacher]] and [[Cape Waite]]. Discovered by [[R. Admiral Byrd]] and members of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in flights from the USS Bear in February 1940. Named by Byrd for [[Charles R. Walgreen]], president of the [[Walgreen Drug Co]]. of Chicago, who was a supporter of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1933-35, and assisted in equipping the Bear for the USAS, 1939-41. This coast was mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-66.

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[edit] Walgreen Peak

'''Walgreen Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|3|S|145|43|W|}}) is a prominent rock [[peak]] (570 m) which forms the northwest extremity of the [[Sarnoff Mountains]], in the [[Ford Ranges]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41) led by [[R. Admiral R.E. Byrd]]. Named for Charles R. (Buck) Walgreen, Jr., vice president of [[Walgreen Co]]., 1933-39 (later chairman of the board), who contributed malted milk powder used on the USAS (1939-41).

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[edit] Walk Glacier

'''Walk Glacier''' ({{coor dm|73|38|S|94|18|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] descending westward from [[Christoffersen Heights]], to the south of [[Forbidden Rocks]], in the [[Jones Mountains]]. Mapped by the University of [[Minnesota-Jones Mountains Party]], 1960-61. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Donald R. Walk]], [[U.S. Navy]], medical officer and officer in charge of [[Byrd Station]], 1961.

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[edit] Walkabout Rocks

'''Walkabout Rocks''' ({{coor dm|68|22|S|78|32|E|}}) is a prominent rock exposures along the coast at the northeast extremity of the [[Vestfold Hills]], about 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) south of [[Wyatt Earp Islands]]. Mapped from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. In January 1939 a landing was made on this point from the [[Wyatt Earp]]. It was visited by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party in May 1957 and records left in 1939 were recovered. The records were wrapped in a copy of the [[Australian Geographical Magazine Walkabout]]," hence the name.

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[edit] Walker Bay

'''Walker Bay''' ({{coor dm|62|38|S|60|42|W|}}) is a [[bay]] lying between [[John Beach]] and [[Hannah Point]] along the south coast of [[Livingston Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1958 for [[John Walker]], Master of the sealer 1820-21 and provided [[George Powell]] with descriptions and sketches of their southern coasts for incorporation in his 1822 chart.

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[edit] Walker Cirque

'''Walker Cirque''' ({{coor dm|79|32|S|156|31|E|}}) is a prominent [[glacier]]-filled cirque at the west side of the terminus of [[McCleary Glacier]] in [[Cook Mountains]]. The cirque opens to [[Darwin Glacier]] near the head. Named after [[Carlton Walker]], Facilities, Maintenance, and [[Construction Supervisor]] at [[South Pole Station]] during [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) [[South Pole Station Modernization]]

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[edit] Walker Mountains

'''Walker Mountains''' ({{coor dm|72|13|S|99|2|W|}}) is a range of peaks and [[nunatak]]s which are fairly well separated but trend east-west to form the axis, or spine, of [[Thurston Island]]. Discovered by [[R. Admiral Byrd]] and members of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in a flight from the ship Bear, [[February 27]], [[1940]]. Named by US-SCAN for Lieutenant [[William M. Walker]], captain of the [[United States Exploring Expedition]] ship Island on [[March 23]], [[1839]].

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[edit] Walker Nunatak

'''Walker Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|67|55|S|63|15|E|}}) is a small [[nunatak]] 10 nautical miles (18 km) east of [[Branson Nunatak]] on the east edge of the [[Framnes Mountains]], Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Photographed from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1962, and seen by an ANARE dog-sledge party in January 1963. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[K.G. Walker]], assistant cook at [[Mawson Station]] in 1962, a member of the sledge party.

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[edit] Walker Peak

'''Walker Peak''' ({{coor dm|82|38|S|53|13|W|}}) is a sharp [[peak]], 1,495 m, marking the southwest extremity of [[Dufek Massif]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Paul T. Walker]], glaciologist at [[Ellsworth Station]], a member of the first party to visit Dufek Massif, in December 1957.

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[edit] Walker Point

'''Walker Point''' ({{coor dm|61|8|S|54|42|W|}}) is a point which lies 3 nautical miles (6 km) southwest of [[Cape Valentine]], near the east end of [[Elephant Island]] in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The name appears on Powell's map of 1822 based upon the joint cruise of Captain [[Nathaniel B. Palmer]], in the sloop [[James Monroe]], and Captain [[George Powell]], in the sloop Dove, in December 1821. Probably named for Captain [[John Walker]], whose assistance in the construction of the map was acknowledged by Powell.

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[edit] Walker Ridge

'''Walker Ridge''' ({{coor dm|72|34|S|168|22|E|}}) is a high [[mountain]] ridge between [[Stafford Glacier]] and [[Coral Sea Glacier]] in the [[Victory Mountains]] of [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Dr. [[Eric A. Walker]], president of [[Pennsylvania State University]] and president of the [[National Academy]] of Engineering. He was a member of the [[National Science Board]] from 1960-64 and chairman from 1964-66.

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[edit] Walker Rocks

'''Walker Rocks''' ({{coor dm|76|14|S|161|36|E|}}) is a group of high rocks, about 3 nautical miles (6 km) in extent, lying 3 nautical miles (6 km) southwest of [[Mount Murray]] near the mouth of [[Mawson Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1964 for [[Carson B. Walker]], utility man at [[South Pole Station]], 1961.

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[edit] Walker Spur

'''Walker Spur''' ({{coor dm|85|1|S|91|12|W|}}) is a notable rock spur forming the east side of [[Compton Valley]] in the north part of the [[Ford Massif]], [[Thiel Mountains]]. The name was proposed by [[Peter Bermel]] and [[Arthur Ford]], co-leaders of the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) Thiel Mountains party which surveyed these mountains in 1960-61. Named for Captain [[Joseph G. Walker]], [[United States Marine Corps]] (USMC), [[Squadron VX]]-6 pilot who made several flights in support of the USGS party in 1960-61.

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[edit] Walker Valley

'''Walker Valley''' ({{coor dm|70|41|S|67|33|E|}}) is a large, wide, snow-filled [[valley]] lying immediately west of [[Manning Massif]] in the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Mapped from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photographs. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[K.G. Walker]], expedition assistant with the ANARE Prince Charles Mountains survey party in 1970.

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[edit] Cape Walker

'''Cape Walker''' ({{coor dm|72|33|S|95|57|W|}}) is an ice-covered cape which forms the southeast end of [[Thurston Island]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after Captain [[Edward K. Walker]], captain of the Canisteo, a tanker in the [[Eastern Group]] of [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47.

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[edit] Mount Walker

'''Mount Walker''' ({{coor dm|64|49|S|62|1|W|}}) is a snow-covered [[mountain]] which rises from the northeast part of [[Forbidden Plateau]], 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of the head of [[Blanchard Glacier]], in northern [[Graham Land]]. It was surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1955. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Richard Walker]] of the [[Discovery Investigations]], [[First Officer]] on RRS [[Discovery II]], 1933-37.

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[edit] Wall Peak

'''Wall Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|3|S|65|23|E|}}) is the largest and northernmost of three sharply defined peaks about 5 nautical miles (9 km) southeast of [[Husky Massif]] in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1960. Named for [[B.H. Wall]], ionosphere physicist at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1960.

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[edit] Wall Range

'''Wall Range''' ({{coor dm|64|49|S|63|22|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] range, 3 nautical miles (6 km) long in a NE-SW direction with steep wall-like cliffs and jagged peaks rising to 1,095 m, extending from [[Thunder Glacier]] to [[Channel Glacier]] in the center of [[Wiencke Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. First mapped by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, under Gerlache. Surveyed in 1944 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and given this descriptive name.

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[edit] Wall Rock

'''Wall Rock''' ({{coor dm|83|8|S|56|57|W|}}) is a rock 4 nautical miles (7 km) north of [[Robbins Nunatak]] in the [[Schmidt Hills]] portion of the [[Neptune Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John Wall]], a member of the [[Electronic Test Unit]] in the Pensacola Mountains, 1957-58.

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[edit] Wall Valley

'''Wall Valley''' ({{coor dm|77|29|S|160|51|E|}}) is an upland [[valley]] next east of [[Priscu Valley]] in [[Olympus Range]]; [[Minotaur Pass]] is at the head between [[Apollo Peak]] and [[Mount Electra]]. The valley opens north to [[McKelvey Valley]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2004) after [[Diana Wall]], [[Natural Resources Ecology Laboratory]], [[Colorado State University]], [[Fort Collins]], CO; [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) soils biologist in the [[McMurdo Dry Valleys]], 13 field seasons, 1989-2002.

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[edit] Wallabies Nunataks

'''Wallabies Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|81|12|S|156|20|E|}}) is a large group of [[nunatak]]s near the polar plateau, lying 10 nautical miles (18 km) northeast of [[All-Blacks Nunataks]] at the east side of the [[Byrd Neve]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1960-61) for the well known Australian rugby team.

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[edit] Wallace Rock

'''Wallace Rock''' ({{coor dm|75|55|S|128|27|W|}}) is a rock outcrop 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east of [[Peter Nunatak]] at the southeast extremity of the [[McCuddin Mountains]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-69. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[James W. Wallace]], UTC, U.S. Navy, [[Chief Utilitiesman]] at [[South Pole Station]] in 1965 and 1969.

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[edit] Cape Wallace

'''Cape Wallace''' ({{coor dm|63|13|S|62|15|W|}}) is a cape marking the northwest end of [[Low Island]] in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Though the origin of the name Cape Wallace is unknown, it has appeared on charts for over a hundred years and its usage has been established internationally.

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[edit] Mount Wallace

'''Mount Wallace''' ({{coor dm|85|39|S|151|24|W|}}) is an one of the [[Tapley Mountains]], 1,490 m, standing at the south side of the mouth of [[Roe Glacier]] at the juncture with [[Scott Glacier]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[J. Allen Wallace]], Jr., meteorologist, [[South Pole Station]] winter party, 1960.

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[edit] Wallend Glacier

'''Wallend Glacier''' ({{coor dm|64|58|S|62|13|W|}}) is a deeply entrenched [[glacier]] which drains eastward from [[Forbidden Plateau]] to join [[Green Glacier]] in northern [[Graham Land]]. Surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1955. So named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) because the glacier is walled in on three sides by the escarpment of Forbidden Plateau.

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[edit] Wallis Glacier

'''Wallis Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|14|S|168|15|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] nearly 20 nautical miles (37 km) long in the northwest part of the [[Admiralty Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. The glacier flows north and then northwest, eventually coalescing with the lower portions of Dennistoun and [[Nash Glaciers]] just before all three reach the sea just east of [[Cape Scott]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Staff Sergeant Nathaniel Wallis]], who perished in the crash of a C-154 Globemaster aircraft in this vicinity in 1958.

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[edit] Wallis Nunataks

'''Wallis Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|66|52|S|55|39|E|}}) is a four [[nunatak]]s with steep rock faces on their south and east sides, standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) east-northeast of [[Mount Storegutt]] in [[Enderby Land]]. Mapped from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) surveys and air photos, 1954-66. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[G.R. Wallis]], geologist with the ANARE ([[Nella Dan]]), 1965.

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[edit] The Wallows

'''The Wallows''' ({{coor dm|60|42|S|45|37|W|}}) is a low-lying area 0.3 nautical miles (0.6 km) south of [[Berry Head]] in the northeast part of [[Signy Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. The area is sheltered by low ridges on all sides and has a small freshwater pond in the center. Roughly surveyed in 1933 by DI personnel and resurveyed in 1947 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). The name given by the FIDS arose because the bulk of moulting elephant seals on Signy Island wallow here in the summer.

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[edit] Mount Walnum

'''Mount Walnum''' ({{coor dm|72|6|S|24|10|E|}}) is a large [[mountain]] rising to 2,870 m, standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Mount Wideroe]] in the [[Sor Rondane Mountains]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1946 from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]] 1936-37 and named for [[Ragnvald Walnum]], one-time chairman of the [[Norwegian Whaling Board]], who prepared an ice chart of Antarctica. Remapped by the Norwegians in 1957 from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47.

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[edit] Walsh Bluff

'''Walsh Bluff''' ({{coor dm|53|6|S|73|23|E|}}) is a rock bluff close north of the mouth of [[Abbotsmith Glacier]] on the west side of [[Heard Island]]. Surveyed by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1948. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[J.E. Walsh]], ANARE weather observer on Heard Island in 1950 and 1954; dog attendant at Heard Island in 1951.

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[edit] Walsh Glacier

'''Walsh Glacier''' ({{coor dm|69|33|S|158|45|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]] in the central part of [[Wilson Hills]]. It drains east-northeast along the south side of [[Goodman Hills]] to enter the lower part of [[Tomilin Glacier]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Gary Walsh]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologist at [[Hallett Station]], 1968-69.

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[edit] Walsh Knob

'''Walsh Knob''' ({{coor dm|72|13|S|96|3|W|}}) is a small but distinctive ice-covered elevation that rises midway along the south side of [[Lofgren Peninsula]] in east [[Thurston Island]]. The feature has a rounded appearance except for a cliff at the south side. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[R.W. Walsh]], Photographer's Mate in the [[Eastern Group]] of [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], which obtained aerial photographs of Thurston Island and adjacent coastal areas, 1946-47

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[edit] Walsh Nunatak

'''Walsh Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|73|9|S|63|11|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] on the north side of [[Haines Glacier]], 8 nautical miles (15 km) southwest of [[Mount Axworthy]], in the [[Dana Mountains]], [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John J. Walsh]], biologist, member of the [[Palmer Station-Eastwind Expedition]], summer 1965-66.

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[edit] Walsh Spur

'''Walsh Spur''' ({{coor dm|72|40|S|169|22|E|}}) is a pointed rock spur 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Mount Northampton]] in the [[Victory Mountains]] of [[Victoria Land]]. The spur forms the west side of the terminus of [[Whitehall Glacier]]. First mapped from surveys by [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1957-58, and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photography. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Commander [[Don Walsh]], U.S. Navy, special assistant to the [[Assistant Secretary]] of the Navy for Research and Development, 1971-72. In 1960, with [[Jacques Piccard]], Walsh descended to the bottom of the [[Mariana Trench]] in the Trieste.

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[edit] Walsham Rocks

'''Walsham Rocks''' ({{coor dm|64|50|S|64|32|W|}}) is a group of rocks lying 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) east of [[Buff Island]] at the southwest end of the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Surveyed by the [[British Naval Hydrographic Survey Unit]] in 1956-57 and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Able Seaman John Walsham]], [[Royal Navy]], a member of the Unit.

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[edit] Mount Walshe

'''Mount Walshe''' ({{coor dm|86|11|S|152|15|W|}}) is a bare rock [[peak]], 2,050 m, standing at the north side of [[Bartlett Glacier]] where it joins [[Scott Glacier]], in southern [[Hays Mountains]], [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[Edward C. Walshe]], Jr., U.S. Navy, an officer aboard the Arneb in Antarctica in the 1957-58 and 1958-59 seasons; on the staff of the Commander, [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, during 1966-67.

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[edit] Walter Glacier

'''Walter Glacier''' ({{coor dm|69|17|S|70|21|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing east-northeast, merging with the south side of [[Moran Glacier]] to enter [[Schokalsky Bay]], northeast [[Alexander Island]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[Howard J. Walter]], [[U.S. Navy]], LC-130 aircraft commander, Squadron VXE-6, [[Operation Deepfreeze]], 1970 and 1971.

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[edit] Walters Peak

'''Walters Peak''' ({{coor dm|85|39|S|128|45|W|}}) is a sharp [[peak]], 2,430 m, on the spur descending the north slope of [[Wisconsin Range]] between [[Faure Peak]] and [[Lentz Buttress]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[Robert E. Walters]], U.S. Navy, a member of the [[McMurdo Station]] winter party, 1960.

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[edit] Walton Mountains

'''Walton Mountains''' ({{coor dm|71|12|S|70|20|W|}}) is an isolated chain of three predominantly snow-covered [[mountain]] masses, rising to 1, 450 m at [[Mount McArthur]], extending south from [[Schubert Inlet]] for 25 nautical miles (46 km) in [[Alexander Island]]. First seen from the air by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] on [[November 23]], [[1935]], and roughly mapped from photos obtained on that flight by [[W.L.G. Joerg]]. Resighted from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in 1940, and in 1947 by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne. Ronne named the mountains after Lieutenant Colonel [[R.C. Walton]], [[United States Marine Corps]] (USMC), of the Office of [[Naval Research]], who was instrumental in obtaining the loan of a ship from the Navy and in securing Navy assistance for the Ronne expedition.

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[edit] Walton Peak

'''Walton Peak''' ({{coor dm|68|9|S|66|48|W|}}) is a sharp [[peak]], 825 m, which stands 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of [[Mount Rhamnus]] and is part of the irregular ridge separating [[Northeast Glacier]] from [[Neny Fjord]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill. Resurveyed in 1946 and 1948 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). Named for [[Eric W.K. Walton]], FIDS engineer at [[Stonington Island]] in 1946 and 1947, who in 1946 rescued [[J.E. Tonkin]] of FIDS from a [[crevasse]] in Northeast Glacier.

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[edit] Mount Walton

'''Mount Walton''' ({{coor dm|72|29|S|160|18|E|}}) is a sharp, bare [[mountain]] (2,460 m) rising midway between [[Oona Cliff]] and [[Mount Chadwick]] in the [[Outback Nunataks]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Fred W. Walton]], geomagnetist/seismologist at [[South Pole Station]], 1968.

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[edit] Walts Cliff

'''Walts Cliff''' ({{coor dm|76|1|S|135|42|W|}}) is a rock cliff that is conspicuous from a great distance, marking the base of [[Mount Berlin]] at the northeast side, in the [[Flood Range]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Dennis S. Walts]] of the [[U.S. Weather Bureau]], meteorologist at [[South Pole Station]], 1970.

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[edit] Wandel Peak

'''Wandel Peak''' ({{coor dm|65|5|S|64|0|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 980 m, standing 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) south of [[Gourdon Peak]] and marking the highest point on [[Booth Island]] in the [[Wilhelm Archipelago]]. In 1898, the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache charted this area and applied the name "[[Ile Wandel]]" to this [[island]] which Dallmann had named Booth in 1873-74. Although Booth later became established as the name of the island, Gerlache's naming has been preserved in the name for its highest peak. Carl [[F. Wandel]] (1843-1930) was a Danish hydrographer who assisted in preparations for the Belgian expedition.

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[edit] Wanderer Valley

'''Wanderer Valley''' ({{coor dm|54|0|S|38|3|W|}}) is a [[valley]] in central [[Bird Island]], [[South Georgia]]. The valley extends northeast for 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) from the head of [[Freshwater Inlet]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after the [[Wandering Albatross]] (Diomedea exulans) whose principal breeding grounds are nearby.

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[edit] Mount Wanous

'''Mount Wanous''' ({{coor dm|84|52|S|62|20|W|}}) is a prominent, bare, conical [[mountain]], 1,660 m, standing 4.5 nautical miles (8 km) east of [[Pierce Peak]] at the northeast edge of [[Mackin Table]] in the [[Patuxent Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Richard E. Wanous]], geophysicist in the Pensacola Mountains, 1965-66.

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[edit] Waratah Islands

'''Waratah Islands''' ({{coor dm|67|24|S|47|25|E|}}) is a two small islands lying close to the coast about 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) northwest of [[Hannan Ice Shelf]], [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) after the Australian native plant Waratah (Telopea truncata).

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Warburton Ledge

'''Warburton Ledge''' ({{coor dm|80|13|S|157|47|E|}}) is a massive flat ridge (c.3200 m) that is ice covered and steep sided, located 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Mount McClintock]] in [[Britannia Range]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Joseph A. Warburton]], [[Desert Research Institute]], University of Nevada, Reno, [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) scientist in charge of the RISP meteorological program, 1974-75 field season.

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[edit] Warburton Peak

'''Warburton Peak''' ({{coor dm|54|5|S|37|34|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 1,090 m, standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the head of [[Wilson Harbor]] in the west part of [[South Georgia]]. Surveyed by the SGS in the period 1951-57, and named for [[Keith Warburton]], medical officer of the SGS, 1953-54, who was invalided home soon after the expedition reached the [[island]]. He accompanied the SGS 1955-56, as second-in-command, medical officer and mountaineer.

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[edit] Ward Glacier

'''Ward Glacier''' ({{coor dm|78|10|S|163|27|E|}}) is a small [[glacier]] between [[Terminus Mountain]] and [[Howchin Glacier]] on the east side of the [[Royal Society Range]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by Taylor of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1910-13) for [[L. Ward]], a Tasmanian geologist.

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[edit] Ward Islands

'''Ward Islands''' ({{coor dm|67|38|S|69|35|W|}}) is a group of two small islands and off-lying rocks forming the southern part of the [[Amiot Islands]], off the southwest part of [[Adelaide Island]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Herbert G.V. Ward]], [[Chief Engineer]] of RRS [[John Biscoe]], 1948-1962, which ship assisted the [[Royal Navy Hydrographic Survey Unit]] which charted this group in 1963.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Ward Lake

'''Ward Lake''' ({{coor dm|78|10|S|163|35|E|}}) is a small [[lake]], formed at the snout of the [[Ward Glacier]], on the east side of the [[Royal Society Range]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1910-13) after Ward Glacier.

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[edit] Ward Nunataks

'''Ward Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|68|7|S|49|36|E|}}) is a linear group of [[nunatak]]s 4 nautical miles (7 km) north of [[Alderdice Peak]] in the eastern part of [[Nye Mountains]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[D.J. Ward]], radio officer at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1960.

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[edit] Ward Rock

'''Ward Rock''' ({{coor dm|67|8|S|51|21|E|}}) is a rounded rock exposure just east of the [[Howard Hills]] in the northeast part of the [[Scott Mountains]], [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[F.J. Ward]], a member of the crew of Discovery during the [[British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition]] (BANZARE), 1929-31.

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[edit] Ward Stream

'''Ward Stream''' ({{coor dm|78|11|S|163|42|E|}}) is a named in association with [[Ward Glacier]] and [[Ward Lake]].

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[edit] Ward Tower

'''Ward Tower''' ({{coor dm|80|6|S|158|33|E|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]], 2760 m, located 3 nautical miles (6 km) east-northeast of [[Mount Aldrich]] on the main ridge of [[Britannia Range]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after Commander [[Edward M. Ward]], [[U.S. Navy]], commanding officer of [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 during [[Operation Deep Freeze I]] and II, 1955-56 and 1956-57.

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[edit] Ward Valley

'''Ward Valley''' ({{coor dm|78|12|S|163|42|E|}}) is a named in association with [[Ward Glacier]] and [[Ward Lake]].

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[edit] Mount Ward

'''Mount Ward''' ({{coor dm|71|36|S|66|57|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] at the northeast end of [[Steeple Peaks]], located south of [[Batterbee Mountains]] near [[George VI Sound]] in western [[Palmer Land]]. During a flight on [[December 23]], [[1947]], by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) (1947-48) a high [[peak]] was seen in the area south and east of Batterbee Mountains. It was named by [[F. Ronne]] after [[W.W. Ward]] of Beaumont, Texas, editor of the [[Beaumont Journal]] and a supporter of the expedition. No peak exists at the coordinates given by Ronne, but it is most likely that the feature here described was that seen by him.

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[edit] Mount Ward

'''Mount Ward''' ({{coor dm|85|40|S|167|10|E|}}) is a rock [[peak]] 3 nautical miles (6 km) southeast of [[Davis Nunataks]], the feature being a southern outlier of the main body of the [[Dominion Range]]. Discovered by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09) and named for [[Sir Joseph George Ward]], then [[Prime Minister]] of [[New Zealand]], who gave the expedition considerable support.

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[edit] Warden Pass

'''Warden Pass''' ({{coor dm|80|28|S|28|20|W|}}) is a snow pass at about 1,000 m trending east-west between the northwest side of [[Fuchs Dome]] and [[Flat Top]] in the [[Shackleton Range]]. The area was surveyed by [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] in 1957. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Michael A. Warden]], [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) general assistant, [[Halley Station]], 1970-72, who worked in the area.

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[edit] Warden Rock

'''Warden Rock''' ({{coor dm|67|32|S|67|19|W|}}) is a rock lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northwest of [[Guardian Rock]] on the north side of [[Bigourdan Fjord]] in [[Graham Land]]. Mapped by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) from surveys and air photos, 1946-57, and so named from association with Guardian Rock.

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[edit] Mount Warden

'''Mount Warden''' ({{coor dm|86|0|S|146|37|W|}}) is a snow-covered [[peak]], 2,860 m, standing close southeast of [[Hunt Spur]] and surmounting a projecting buttress at the northwest face of [[Watson Escarpment]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[George W. Warden]], U.S. Navy, pilot on aircraft flights over the [[Queen Maud Mountains]] in [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47.

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[edit] Wardle Entrance

'''Wardle Entrance''' ({{coor dm|65|27|S|65|26|W|}}) is a small southeast entrance to [[Johannessen Harbor]], lying between Snodgrass and [[Weller Islands]], [[Pitt Islands]], in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. Photographed by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]. in 1956 and mapped from these photos by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after one of the central characters in [[Charles Dickens]]' [[Pickwick Papers]].

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[edit] Mount Ware

'''Mount Ware''' ({{coor dm|70|27|S|65|36|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] just south of [[Mount Kerr]] in the [[Porthos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos of 1965. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[W.R. Ware]], weather observer at [[Mawson Station]] in 1968.

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[edit] Waring Bluff

'''Waring Bluff''' ({{coor dm|73|1|S|161|5|E|}}) is a rock bluff in the north part of the [[Sequence Hills]], [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[James T. Waring]], U.S. Navy, an air controlman at [[McMurdo Station]] in 1967.

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[edit] Waring Rocks

'''Waring Rocks''' ({{coor dm|54|4|S|38|1|W|}}) is a two pointed rocks lying off the west end of [[South Georgia]], 0.6 nautical miles (1.1 km) southwest of [[Cape Paryadin]]. Charted by DI personnel on the 1963 for [[Leading Seaman Thomas J. Waring]] of HMS Owen, which surveyed this area in 1961.

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[edit] Mount Warner

'''Mount Warner''' ({{coor dm|77|5|S|144|0|W|}}) is an isolated [[mountain]] just south of the head of [[Arthur Glacier]] and 5 nautical miles (9 km) north of [[Mount Crow]] in the [[Ford Ranges]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered by members of a geological party of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41) and named for [[Lawrence A. Warner]], geologist at the USAS [[West Base]] and leader of the party which visited this mountain.

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[edit] Warning Glacier

'''Warning Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|32|S|170|21|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] descending sharply on the west side of [[Adare Peninsula]] to discharge into [[Robertson Bay]] 4 nautical miles (7 km) north of [[Nameless Glacier]], in [[Victoria Land]]. First charted by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1898-1900, under [[C.E. Borchgrevink]]. The feature was so named by Borchgrevink because southerly gales at [[Cape Adare]] were always heralded by a cloud of snow sweeping over this glacier into Robertson Bay.

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[edit] Mount Warnke

'''Mount Warnke''' ({{coor dm|84|20|S|64|55|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 915 m, standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of [[Martin Peak]] in the [[Thomas Hills]] in northern [[Patuxent Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Detlef A. Warnke]], biologist at [[Palmer Station]], 1966-67.

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[edit] Warnock Islands

'''Warnock Islands''' ({{coor dm|67|12|S|59|44|E|}}) is a group of small offshore islands lying 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south and southwest of [[Dales Island]] at the north end of [[William Scoresby Archipelago]]. Discovered and named in February 1936 by DI personnel on the [[William Scoresby]].

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Warr Glacier

'''Warr Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|11|S|98|19|W|}}) is a broad [[glacier]] flowing north into the southwest arm of [[Murphy Inlet]], [[Thurston Island]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[William Warr]], [[Aviation Machinist]]'s Mate in the [[Eastern Group]] of [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Warr and five others survived the [[December 30]], [[1946]] crash of a PBM Mariner seaplane on adjacent [[Noville Peninsula]].

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[edit] Warren Ice Piedmont

'''Warren Ice Piedmont''' ({{coor dm|70|0|S|68|15|W|}}) is an ice piedmont on the [[Rymill Coast]] of [[Palmer Land]], lying westward of [[Traverse Mountains]] and bounded north and south by [[Terminus Nunatak]] and [[Riley Glacier]], the latter once considered to include this ice piedmont. The feature was photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1966, and surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1970-73. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1978 after [[Douglas E. Warren]], Director of [[Overseas Surveys]], 1968-80, with overall responsibility for British mapping in the Antarctic.

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[edit] Warren Icefall

'''Warren Icefall''' ({{coor dm|77|33|S|160|25|E|}}) is an icefall entering the south part of [[Wright Upper Glacier]] north of [[Vortex Col]], [[Asgard Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2004) after [[Alden Warren]], [[Geography Discipline]], [[U.S. Geological Survey]]; photographer (scientific and technical) in the preparation of [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) maps of Antarctica, 1956-2004.

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[edit] Warren Island

'''Warren Island''' ({{coor dm|67|23|S|59|36|E|}}) is a small [[island]] in [[William Scoresby Bay]], close south of the west end of [[Bertha Island]]. Discovered and named by DI personnel on the [[William Scoresby]] in February 1936.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Warren Nunatak

'''Warren Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|79|32|S|82|50|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] located 4 nautical miles (7 km) east of [[Mount Capley]], along the east side of the [[Nimbus Hills]] in the [[Heritage Range]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Arthur D. Warren]], auroral scientist at [[Ellsworth Station]] in 1958.

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[edit] Warren Peak

'''Warren Peak''' ({{coor dm|76|41|S|159|52|E|}}) is a high rock [[peak]] southeast of [[Halle Flat]] in the [[Allan Hills]], [[Victoria Land]]. Reconnoitered by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Research Program]] (NZARP) [[Allan Hills Expedition]], 1964. They named it after [[Guyon Warren]], from whose initiative the expedition was conceived and organized, but who only participated in the expedition for part of the time because of an accident.

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[edit] Warren Range

'''Warren Range''' ({{coor dm|78|28|S|158|16|E|}}) is a range about 15 nautical miles (28 km) long just west of [[Boomerang Range]], with which it lies parallel, in [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered by the [[Northern Survey Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-58), which called the highest summit "[[Mount Warren]]" after [[Guyon Warren]], a member of the party in 1957-58. To avoid confusion with another [[mountain]] of the same name, the name Warren has instead been applied to the whole range.

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[edit] Warren Ridge

'''Warren Ridge''' ({{coor dm|77|28|S|169|5|E|}}) is a SW-NE ridge 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long on the north slope of [[Kyle Hills]], [[Ross Island]]. The ridge rises to c.1100 m at the southwest end and culminates in [[Dibble Peak]], 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) north of [[Ainley Peak]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2000) after [[Stephen G. Warren]], Department of [[Atmospheric Sciences]], University of Washington, Seattle, who worked several summer seasons with [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) and ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) from 1985; investigated climate processes on the Antarctic plateau in four deployments to [[South Pole Station]], including the full year of 1992 as station science leader.

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[edit] Mount Warren

'''Mount Warren''' ({{coor dm|77|43|S|85|57|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,340 m, just north of the turn in [[Newcomer Glacier]] in the north part of the [[Sentinel Range]]. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Aviation Master Sergeant Cecil O. Warren]], [[United States Marine Corps]] (USMC), navigator on [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 photographic flights over the range on December 14-15, 1959.

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[edit] Warriner Island

'''Warriner Island''' ({{coor dm|68|37|S|77|54|E|}}) is a small [[island]] lying just off the west end of [[Breidnes Peninsula]], [[Vestfold Hills]]. First mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[A. Warriner]], radio officer at [[Davis Station]], 1961.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Warrington Island

'''Warrington Island''' ({{coor dm|66|20|S|110|28|E|}}) is a rocky [[island]], 0.7 nautical miles (1.3 km) long, lying immediately south of [[Pidgeon Island]] in the [[Windmill Islands]]. First mapped from aerial photographs taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[W.H. Warrington]], photographer's mate on U.S. Navy Operation Highjump flights in this and other coastal areas between 14 and 164 East longitude.

== See also ==
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[edit] Warszawa Dome

'''Warszawa Dome''' ({{coor dm|62|12|S|58|35|W|}}) is an [[ice cap|ice dome]] rising to 450 m in southwest [[King George Island]], bounded by [[Ezcurra Inlet]], [[Admiralty Bay]], [[Bransfield Strait]] and [[Maxwell Bay]]. Named by the [[Polish Antarctic Expedition]], 1980, after Warsaw, capital of Poland.

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[edit] Mount Washburn

'''Mount Washburn''' ({{coor dm|77|37|S|86|8|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] (2,725 m) midway between [[Mount Ulmer]] and [[Mount Cornwell]] in the north part of the [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. Mapped by the [[Marie Byrd Land Traverse]] party, 1957-58, under [[C.R. Bentley]], and named for Dr. [[A. Lincoln Washburn]], member, [[U.S. National Committee]] for the IGY.

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[edit] Washington Escarpment

'''Washington Escarpment''' ({{coor dm|83|42|S|55|8|W|}}) is the major west-facing escarpment of the [[Neptune Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]], extending some 50 nautical miles (90 km) and being the point of origin of a number of west-trending rock ridges. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for the University of Washington at Seattle. Several members of the Neptune Range field party of 1963-64 attended this university.

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[edit] Washington Ridge

'''Washington Ridge''' ({{coor dm|78|6|S|154|48|W|}}) is a rock ridge surmounted by three peaks, standing 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) southeast of [[Mount Franklin]] in the south group of the [[Rockefeller Mountains]] on [[Edward VII Peninsula]]. Discovered on a [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] flight of [[January 27]], [[1929]]. Named by [[R. Admiral Richard E. Byrd]] for his niece, [[Helen A. Washington]].

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[edit] Washington Strait

'''Washington Strait''' ({{coor dm|60|43|S|44|56|W|}}) is a passage 3 nautical miles (6 km) wide between Fredriksen and [[Powell Islands]] on the west and [[Laurie Island]] and several smaller islands on the east, in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Discovered in December 1821 on the occasion of the joint cruise by Captain [[George Powell]], a British sealer in the sloop Dove, and Captain [[Nathaniel Palmer]], an American sealer in the sloop [[James Monroe]]. Supposedly, it was named for [[George Washington]], first President of the [[United States]].

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[edit] Cape Washington

'''Cape Washington''' ({{coor dm|74|39|S|165|25|E|}}) is a prominent cape, 275 m, marking the south extremity of the [[peninsula]] which separates [[Wood Bay]] and [[Terra Nova Bay]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered in 1841 by Captain [[James Clark Ross]], [[Royal Navy]], and named by him for [[Captain Washington]], Royal Navy, who was secretary of the [[Royal Geographical Society]], 1836-40.

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[edit] Mount Wasilewski

'''Mount Wasilewski''' ({{coor dm|75|11|S|71|24|W|}}) is a prominent isolated [[mountain]] (1,615 m) located 9 nautical miles (17 km) east-southeast of [[Merrick Mountains]] in [[Ellsworth Land]]. First seen and photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Peter J. Wasilewski]], member of the University of Wisconsin parties which explored this area in the 1961-62 and 1965-66 seasons.

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[edit] Mount Wasko

'''Mount Wasko''' ({{coor dm|84|34|S|176|58|W|}}) is a double-peaked, saddle-shaped [[mountain]] (1,170 m) on the west side of [[Shackleton Glacier]], 3 nautical miles (6 km) north of [[Mount Franke]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41), and surveyed by [[A.P. Crary]] (1957-58). Named by Crary for Lieutenant Commander [[Frank Wasko]], [[U.S. Navy Reserve]], of [[Squadron VX]]-6 at [[Little America V]] in 1957-58.

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[edit] Wasp Point

'''Wasp Point''' ({{coor dm|59|28|S|27|22|W|}}) is a projecting point in the middle of the southwest coast of [[Thule Island]], [[South Sandwich Islands]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971 after the American sealing vessel in which Captain [[Benjamin Morrell]] of Stonington, CT, visited the [[island]] in 1823.

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[edit] Wasson Rock

'''Wasson Rock''' ({{coor dm|73|50|S|161|45|E|}}) is a prominent, mainly ice-free rock situated along the north wall near the head of [[Priestley Glacier]], [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William G. Wasson]], aviation electrician's mate with [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 at [[McMurdo Station]], 1966.

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[edit] Watanuki Pond

'''Watanuki Pond''' ({{coor dm|77|31|S|160|46|E|}}) is a pond lying 1.7 nautical miles (3.1 km) south-southwest of [[Apollo Peak]] in the northwest part of the Labyrinth of [[Wright Valley]]. The pond is also positioned as being 0.25 nautical miles (0.5 km) east-northeast of [[Kurasawa Pond]] and 0.8 m east of the [[Wright Upper Glacier]] terminus. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2004) after [[Kunihiki Watanuki]], Department of Chemistry, University of Tokyo, Japan; participant in the [[McMurdo Dry Valleys Drilling Project]] during the 1973-74 field season; Labyrinth pond studies, 1985-86.

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[edit] The Watchkeeper

'''The Watchkeeper''' ({{coor dm|62|18|S|59|49|W|}}) is a low rock fringed on the north side by sunken rocks, lying 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) north of [[Table Island]] in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. This feature was known to early sealers in the area as [[Flat Isle]], but in recent years The Watchkeeper has overtaken the early name in usage. It was charted by DI personnel on the [[Discovery II]] in 1935.

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[edit] Watchtower Hill

'''Watchtower Hill''' ({{coor dm|73|16|S|163|8|E|}}) is a small, pointed hill at the southeast side of [[Pinnacle Gap]] in the [[Mesa Range]], in [[Victoria Land]]. So named by the northern party of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1962-63, because the feature provides a good "watchtower" to the entrance of Pinnacle Gap.

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[edit] The Watchtower

'''The Watchtower''' ({{coor dm|64|23|S|57|22|W|}}) is an isolated, steep-sided, flat-topped rock mass, 400 m, on the southeast extremity of [[James Ross Island]]. First seen, roughly surveyed, and given the descriptive name "[[The Watch Tower]]" by [[Otto Nordenskjold]] of the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] in March 1902.

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[edit] Waterboat Point

'''Waterboat Point''' ({{coor dm|64|49|S|62|51|W|}}) is the low westernmost termination of the [[peninsula]] between [[Paradise Harbor]] and [[Andvord Bay]] on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. This feature has "island" characteristics, but it is only separated from the mainland at high water and is more usefully described as a "point." The coast in this vicinity was first roughly surveyed by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] in 1898. This point was surveyed and given this name by [[T.W. Bagshawe]] and [[M.C. Lester]] who lived here in a water boat from January 1921 until January 1922.

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[edit] Waterhouse Spur

'''Waterhouse Spur''' ({{coor dm|86|37|S|147|25|W|}}) is a spur of well-exposed strata that juts southwest from the south portion of [[Ackerman Ridge]], 6 nautical miles (11 km) northeast of [[Johansen Peak]], in the [[La Gorce Mountains]]. First mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1969-70, for [[Barry C. Waterhouse]], a member of the geological party who worked here.

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[edit] Mount Waterhouse

'''Mount Waterhouse''' ({{coor dm|81|25|S|155|42|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] rising above 1800 m, at the north west extreme of the [[All-Blacks Nunataks]], west of the [[Churchill Mountains]]. Named in honor of [[Emma Waterhouse]], [[Environmental Manager]] with [[Antarctica New Zealand]] from 1993 - 2001. First trip to ice 1987. Emma played a key role in the development of [[New Zealand]] systems to implement the Protocol on [[Environmental Protection]] to the [[Antarctic Treaty]] and its Act.

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[edit] Mount Waterman

'''Mount Waterman''' ({{coor dm|84|27|S|175|25|E|}}) is a massive [[mountain]], 3,880 m, in the [[Hughes Range]], standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of [[Mount Wexler]]. Discovered and photographed by [[R. Admiral Byrd]] on the [[Baselaying Flight]] of [[November 18]], [[1929]], and surveyed by [[A.P. Crary]] in 1957-58. Named by Crary for [[Alan T. Waterman]], Director of the [[National Science Foundation]], which directly supported [[U.S. Antarctic]] programs during and after the IGY period, 1957-58.

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[edit] Waterpipe Beach

'''Waterpipe Beach''' ({{coor dm|60|43|S|45|37|W|}}) is a flat shingle beach on the west side of [[Borge Bay]], [[Signy Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Surveyed in 1933 by DI personnel. Resurveyed and named in 1947 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). An old pipe line from a pumping station by the southernmost [[lake]] in [[Three Lakes Valley]] leads down to this beach and was used by the [[Tonsberg Hvalfangeri]] for watering whaling vessels during the period 1920-30.

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[edit] Watkins Island

'''Watkins Island''' ({{coor dm|66|22|S|67|6|W|}}) is a low, ice-covered [[island]] 5 nautical miles (9 km) long, lying 3 nautical miles (6 km) southwest of [[Lavoisier Island]] in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. The island was first mapped by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05 and 1908-10, but remained unnamed until resighted by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill, 1934-37. He gave the name [[Mikkelsen Island]] after [[Ejnar Mikkelsen]], [[Danish Arctic]] explorer. In applying the name, Rymill was unaware of the existence of [[Mikkelsen Islands]] 75 nautical miles (140 km) southwestward, named in 1908-10 by Charcot. To avoid confusion of the two, the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) recommended in 1952 that the Rymill naming be amended. The new name, Watkins Island, commemorates [[Henry G. Watkins]], leader of the [[British Arctic Air Route Expedition]], 1930-31. A new feature, [[Mikkelsen Bay]], has been named for Ejnar Mikkelsen.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Watlack Hills

'''Watlack Hills''' ({{coor dm|79|26|S|85|22|W|}}) is a line of mainly ice-free hills, 10 nautical miles (18 km) long, bounded by the [[White Escarpment]], [[Splettstoesser Glacier]], and [[Dobbratz Glacier]], in the [[Heritage Range]]. Named by the University of [[Minnesota Geological Party]] to these mountains, 1963-64, for [[Chief Warrant Officer Richard G. Watlack]], pilot with the 62nd [[Transportation Detachment]], who assisted the party.

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[edit] Watson Bluff

'''Watson Bluff''' ({{coor dm|66|25|S|98|57|E|}}) is a dark bluff 225 m, at the east end of [[David Island]]. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]], 1911-14, under Mawson, and named for [[Andrew D. Watson]], geologist with the expedition.

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[edit] Watson Escarpment

'''Watson Escarpment''' ({{coor dm|86|0|S|145|0|W|}}) is a major escarpment in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]], trending northward along the east margin of [[Scott Glacier]], then eastward to [[Reedy Glacier]] where it turns southward along the [[glacier]]'s west side. Somewhat arcuate, the escarpment is nearly 100 nautical miles (180 km) long, rises 3,550 m above sea level, and 1,000 to 1,500 m above the adjacent terrain. The north-central part of the escarpment was observed from a vantage point on [[Supporting Party Mountain]] and was partially mapped in December 1929 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party under [[Laurence Gould]]. The escarpment was more closely observed in December 1934 by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition geological party under [[Quin Blackburn]], and was named by Byrd for [[Thomas J. Watson]], American business executive, a patron of this expedition. The escarpment was mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64.

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[edit] Watson Nunatak

'''Watson Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|67|58|S|62|45|E|}}) is a [[nunatak]] standing between Price and [[Van Hulssen Nunataks]] in the [[Trilling Peaks]], [[Framnes Mountains]], in Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[K.D. Watson]], diesel mechanic at [[Mawson Station]], who assisted in the Framnes Mountains--[[Depot Peak]] survey by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1965.

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[edit] Watson Peaks

'''Watson Peaks''' ({{coor dm|73|45|S|62|36|W|}}) is a linear group of peaks that trend in a NW-SE direction for 9 nautical miles (17 km), located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northeast of [[Rivera Peaks]], in [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[George E. Watson]], biologist on the [[Palmer Station-Eastwind Expedition]], summer 1965-66; author of the handbook Birds of the Antarctic and [[Sub-Antarctic]], 1975.

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[edit] Watson Peninsula

'''Watson Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|60|42|S|44|32|W|}}) is a narrow [[peninsula]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long separating Macdougal and [[Marr Bays]] on the north coast of [[Laurie Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Charted in 1903 by the [[Scottish National Antarctic Expedition]] under Bruce, who named it for [[G.L. Watson]], yacht builder and redesigner of the expedition ship Scotia.

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[edit] Watson Ridge

'''Watson Ridge''' ({{coor dm|67|0|S|55|46|E|}}) is a partially snow-covered rock ridge standing 9 nautical miles (17 km) southeast of [[Mount Storegutt]], [[Enderby Land]]. Mapped from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) surveys and air photos, 1954-66. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[R.A. Watson]], weather observer at [[Mawson Station]], 1963.

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[edit] Watt Bay

'''Watt Bay''' ({{coor dm|67|2|S|144|0|E|}}) is a [[bay]] about 16 nautical miles (30 km) wide indenting the coast between [[Garnet Point]] and [[Cape De]] la Motte. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] (1911-14) under [[Douglas Mawson]], who named it for [[W.A. Watt]], Premier of Victoria in 1911.

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[edit] Watt Ridge

'''Watt Ridge''' ({{coor dm|84|45|S|173|47|W|}}) is a ridge, 7 nautical miles (13 km) long, extending northwest from [[Mount Llano]] in the [[Prince Olav Mountains]] and terminating at the east side of [[Barrett Glacier]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[Robert C. Watt]], [[U.S. Navy]], [[Supply Officer]] during [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]] 1964.

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[edit] Mount Watt

'''Mount Watt''' ({{coor dm|72|28|S|166|9|E|}}) is a [[peak]], 2,715 m, located 3 nautical miles (6 km) northwest of [[Mount Roy]] in the [[Barker Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Southern Party]] of NZFMCAE, 1962-63, after [[B.H. Watt]], expedition secretary.

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[edit] Mount Watters

'''Mount Watters''' ({{coor dm|76|44|S|159|38|E|}}) is a massive [[peak]] westward of [[Scythian Nunatak]] in the [[Allan Hills]], [[Victoria Land]]. Reconnoitered by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Research Program]] (NZARP) [[Allan Hills Expedition]] (1964) and named after [[W.A. Watters]], a geologist with the expedition.

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[edit] Wattle Island

'''Wattle Island''' ({{coor dm|67|17|S|46|46|E|}}) is a small [[island]] lying close to the coast and 6 nautical miles (11 km) east of [[Kirkby Head]], [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956. Wattle is the vernacular name given to over 400 species of Acacia found in different parts of Australia.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Watts Needle

'''Watts Needle''' ({{coor dm|80|44|S|24|59|W|}}) is a needle-shaped [[peak]] (1,450 m) at the southwest end of the ridge east of [[Glen Glacier]], in the [[Read Mountains]], [[Shackleton Range]]. Photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1967, and surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1968-71. In association with the names of geologists grouped in this area, named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971 after [[William Whitehead Watts]] (1860-1947), British geologist who worked particularly on the Precambrian rocks of the English midlands; Professor of Geology, [[Imperial College]], London, 1906-30.

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[edit] Watts Nunatak

'''Watts Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|72|38|S|74|13|E|}}) is an isolated [[nunatak]] lying 12 nautical miles (22 km) northwest of [[Mason Peaks]] in the [[Grove Mountains]]. Mapped from air photos, 1956-60, by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]). Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[J.P. Watts]], supervising technician (radio) at [[Mawson Station]], 1962.

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[edit] Watts Summit

'''Watts Summit''' ({{coor dm|83|12|S|50|31|W|}}) is a [[peak]] rising to 1,785 m in the southwest corner of [[Lexington Table]], [[Forrestal Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1967 from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs taken 1964. Named in 1979 by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Raymond D. Watts]], USGS geophysicist who worked in the Forrestal Range and [[Dufek Massif]], 1978-79.

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[edit] Waugh Peak

'''Waugh Peak''' ({{coor dm|86|4|S|160|36|W|}}) is a rock [[peak]], 2,430 m, standing just southeast of [[Breyer Mesa]] at the west side of [[Amundsen Glacier]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Douglas Waugh]], [[Chief Cartographer]] with the [[American Geological Society]] from 1963, who has contributed much to the Society's Antarctic mapping program.

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[edit] Mount Waugh

'''Mount Waugh''' ({{coor dm|65|31|S|64|7|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 585 m, standing at the south side of [[Beascochea Bay]] 3.5 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of [[Nunez Point]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1908-10. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 for [[W.A. Waugh]], American biochemist who, with [[Charles G. King]], first identified the antiscorbutic component from lemon juice, making possible the production of synthetic vitamin C to prevent scurvy, in 1932.

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[edit] Wauters Point

'''Wauters Point''' ({{coor dm|64|6|S|61|43|W|}}) is an ice-covered point forming the north end of [[Two Hummock Island]] in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Charted by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, under Gerlache, and named by him for [[Alphonse Wauters]], a supporter of the expedition.

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[edit] Wauwermans Islands

'''Wauwermans Islands''' ({{coor dm|64|55|S|63|53|W|}}) is a group of small, low, snow-covered islands forming the northernmost group in the [[Wilhelm Archipelago]]. Discovered by a German expedition 1873-74, under Dallmann. Sighted by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, under Gerlache, and named for [[Lieutenant General Wauwermans]], president of the [[Societe Royale]] de Geographie, Antwerp, a supporter of the expedition.

== See also ==
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[edit] Wave Peak

'''Wave Peak''' ({{coor dm|60|37|S|45|36|W|}}) is a conspicuous [[peak]], 960 m, which rises precipitously from the head of [[Laws Glacier]] in the central part of [[Coronation Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. The feature has a prominent ridge running in a southwesterly direction. To the north and east it slopes gently to the level of [[Brisbane Heights]]. Surveyed in 1948-49 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), and so named by them because of the resemblance of this peak to a wave about to break.

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[edit] Waverly Glacier

'''Waverly Glacier''' ({{coor dm|74|1|S|61|38|W|}}) is a narrow [[glacier]] flowing along the south flank of [[Mount Tricorn]] and entering [[Wright Inlet]], on the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. This glacier was photographed from the air by members of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in December 1940, and by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne in 1947. Named by Ronne after Waverly, [[New York]], home of the [[Kasco Mills]]. Mr. [[Marc Ivy]] and Mr. [[Edwin Knapp]], officers of the Kasco Mills, contributed twenty tons of dog food to Ronne's expedition.

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[edit] Wawel Hill

'''Wawel Hill''' ({{coor dm|62|7|S|58|24|W|}}) is a hill rising to 290 m north of [[Point Hennequin]], on the east side of [[Admiralty Bay]], [[King George Island]]. Named "[[Gora Wawel]]" in 1980 by the [[Polish Antarctic Expedition]] after a hill by this name in Krakow, historic site of the castle of the Polish kings.

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[edit] Way Archipelago

'''Way Archipelago''' ({{coor dm|66|53|S|143|40|E|}}) is a more than 120 small islands and rocks, of which the largest is [[Stillwell Island]], distributed close off shore in the form of an arc. The archipelago extends from the vicinity of [[Cape Gray]], at the east side of the entrance to [[Commonwealth Bay]], to the vicinity of [[Garnet Point]], at the west side of the entrance to [[Watt Bay]]. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] (1911-14) under [[Douglas Mawson]], who named the group for [[Sir Samuel Way]], Chancellor of the University of Adelaide in 1911.

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[edit] Weasel Gap

'''Weasel Gap''' ({{coor dm|70|11|S|64|39|E|}}) is a gap with a neve surface and a low gradient offering a feasible north-south route between [[Mount Starlight]] and [[Mount Lacey]] in the [[Athos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Sighted in November 1955 by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party led by [[J.M. Bechervaise]]. Named after the tracked vehicles used by ANARE.

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[edit] Weasel Hill

'''Weasel Hill''' ({{coor dm|64|15|S|59|33|W|}}) is a small distinctive elevation in the ice piedmont 5 miles north of [[Larsen Inlet]], [[Graham Land]], between Pyke and [[Polaris Glaciers]]. Mapped from surveys by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) (1960-61). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC). after the M-29 [[Tracked Cargo Carrier]], or "Weasel," manufactured by the [[Studebaker Corporation]].

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[edit] Weather Guesser Nunataks

'''Weather Guesser Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|75|30|S|71|45|W|}}) is an isolated [[nunatak]] group 10 nautical miles (18 km) west-northwest of [[Thomas Mountains]] in eastern [[Ellsworth Land]]. First seen and photographed from the air by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48. The name was suggested by [[Russell R. White]], Jr., [[U.S. Navy]] aerographer and member of the University of Wisconsin survey party to the area, 1965-66.

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[edit] Weatherwax Glacier

'''Weatherwax Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|38|S|163|36|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] which occupies the elevated basin south of [[Mount Barnes]] in [[Kukri Hills]], [[Victoria Land]]. It drains southeast from 800 m elevation and terminates in a narrow glacial snout on rock bluffs 200 m above [[New Harbor]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2000) after [[Allan T. Weatherwax]], physicist, Institute of [[Physical Science]] and Technology, University of Maryland, who conducted investigations of the atmosphere, ionosphere, and magnetosphere at [[McMurdo Station]], [[South Pole Station]], and several of the [[Automated Geophysical Observatories]] (AGOs) located on the Antarctic plateau; completed 10 field seasons in Antarctica, 1988-89 through 1998-99.

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[edit] Weaver Nunataks

'''Weaver Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|79|51|S|81|11|W|}}) is a cluster of [[nunatak]]s just south of [[Meyer Hills]] in the [[Heritage Range]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William E. Weaver]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist at [[Ellsworth Station]], 1962.

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[edit] Weaver Peninsula

'''Weaver Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|62|12|S|58|48|W|}}) is a small [[peninsula]] between [[Collins Harbor]] and [[Marian Cove]], [[Maxwell Bay]], [[King George Island]], terminating in [[North Spit]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1977 after [[Stephen D. Weaver]], geologist, University of Birmingham, with the [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) party in this area in 1975.

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[edit] Weaver Point

'''Weaver Point''' ({{coor dm|65|31|S|65|46|W|}}) is a point lying 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) west of [[Tula Point]] at the north end of [[Renaud Island]], in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. First accurately shown on an Argentine government chart of 1957. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 for [[John C. Weaver]], American author of [[Ice Atlas]] of the [[Northern Hemisphere]], 1946.

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[edit] Mount Weaver

'''Mount Weaver''' ({{coor dm|86|58|S|153|50|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,780 m, standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of [[Mount Wilbur]] at the head of [[Scott Glacier]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered and ascended in December 1934 by members of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party under [[Quin Blackburn]]. Named by them for [[Charles E. Weaver]], professor of paleontology at the University of Washington.

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[edit] Webb Glacier

'''Webb Glacier''' ({{coor dm|54|32|S|36|10|W|}}) is a [[glacier]], 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long, flowing southeast from [[Mount Brooker]] into [[Ross Glacier]] on the north side of [[South Georgia]]. Surveyed by the SGS, 1954-55. Named for [[E. Clive Webb]], member of the SGS who, with [[I.M. Brooker]], climbed Mount Brooker on [[January 30]], [[1955]]. This glacier forms part of the approach route to the [[mountain]].

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[edit] Webb Glacier

'''Webb Glacier''' ({{coor dm|77|19|S|160|45|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] just north of [[Mount Bastion]] and [[Gibson Spur]], flowing southeast into the head of [[Barwick Valley]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) (1958-59) for [[P.N. Webb]] who, with [[B.C. McKelvey]], did the first geological exploration in this area (1957-58) and was in [[Wright Valley]] with the VUWAE in 1958-59.

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[edit] Webb Icefall

'''Webb Icefall''' ({{coor dm|77|16|S|160|29|E|}}) is an icefall just south of [[Vishniac Peak]] that descends from [[Willett Range]] and nourishes the western tributary at the head of [[Webb Glacier]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by American geologist [[Parker E. Calkin]] in association with Webb Glacier.

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[edit] Webb Island

'''Webb Island''' ({{coor dm|67|27|S|67|56|W|}}) is a rocky [[island]] 1.5 nautical miles (2.8 km) long, lying in [[Laubeuf Fjord]] about 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of the entrance to [[Stonehouse Bay]], [[Adelaide Island]]. Discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1908-10, and named by him for Captain (later [[Admiral Sir]]) [[Richard C. Webb]], [[Royal Navy]], commanding officer of an English cruiser in Argentine waters at that time.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Webb Lake

'''Webb Lake''' ({{coor dm|77|20|S|160|52|E|}}) is a meltwater [[lake]] at the terminus of [[Webb Glacier]] in [[Barwick Valley]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named in 1964 by American geologist [[Parker E. Calkin]] in association with Webb Glacier.

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[edit] Webb Neve

'''Webb Neve''' ({{coor dm|72|42|S|166|18|E|}}) is the neve at the head of [[Seafarer Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Northern Party]] of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1966-67, after the appointed [[Public Relations Officer Dexter Webb]], who was killed before taking up the appointment.

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[edit] Webb Nunataks

'''Webb Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|83|24|S|56|42|W|}}) is a group of [[nunatak]]s 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of [[Madey Ridge]] in the [[Neptune Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Dalton Webb]], electronics engineer with [[Raydist Corporation]], a member of the [[Electronic Test Unit]] in the Pensacola Mountains, 1957-58.

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[edit] Webb Peak

'''Webb Peak''' ({{coor dm|69|38|S|66|28|W|}}) is a [[peak]] rising to 1,480 m at the west end of [[Crescent Scarp]] in northern [[Palmer Land]]. The peak was photographed from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1940, and surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), 1958. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1977 after [[John E. Webb]], geodesist, [[U.S. Army Topographic Command]] (later [[Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic]]/[[Topographic Center]]), a member of the [[Palmer Station]] winter party, 1969.

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[edit] Webb Peak

'''Webb Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|39|S|162|23|E|}}) is a

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[edit] Webb Subglacial Trench

'''Webb Subglacial Trench''' ({{coor dm|70|0|S|146|0|E|}}) is a subglacial trench in the northwest part of [[Wilkes Subglacial Basin]], to the west of [[Southern Cross Subglacial Highlands]], in [[East Antarctica]]. The feature was delineated by the [[Scott Polar Research Institute]] (SPRI)-[[National Science Foundation]] (NSF)-[[Technical University of Denmark]] (TUD) airborne radio echo sounding program, 1967-79, and named after [[Eric N. Webb]] (1890-1984), magnetician with the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]], 1911-14 ([[Sir Douglas Mawson]]).

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[edit] Cape Webb

'''Cape Webb''' ({{coor dm|67|51|S|146|55|E|}}) is a coastal point separating [[Ainsworth Bay]] and [[Doolette Bay]], also serving to mark on the west the depression occupied by [[Ninnis Glacier]]. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] (1911-14) under [[Douglas Mawson]], and named after [[Eric N. Webb]] ([[Webb Subglacial Trench]], q.v.), chief magnetician of the [[Main Base Party]] of the expedition.

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[edit] Mount Webb

'''Mount Webb''' ({{coor dm|71|11|S|163|0|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] (2,430 m) rising 4 nautical miles (7 km) southeast of [[Mount Glasgow]] at the west side of [[Edlin Neve]], in the [[Explorers Range]], [[Bowers Mountains]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1967-68, for [[William Webb]], leader of the [[Scott Base]] winter party, 1968.

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[edit] Webber Island

'''Webber Island''' ({{coor dm|77|17|S|153|5|W|}}) is the large central [[island]] (between [[Olson Island]] and [[Chandler Island]]) of the [[White Islands]] in southern [[Sulzberger Bay]]. It is rudely delineated on the map of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30, and indicated as "low ice cliffs" that rise above the [[ice shelf]] in this part of the [[bay]]. Mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. Named for [[James Webber]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) ionospheric physicist at [[Byrd Station]], 1968-69 season.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Webber Nunatak

'''Webber Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|74|47|S|99|50|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] (495 m) standing 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of [[Mount Manthe]] in the [[Hudson Mountains]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[George E. Webber]], electrical engineer at [[Byrd Station]], 1967.

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[edit] Weber Inlet

'''Weber Inlet''' ({{coor dm|71|56|S|73|28|W|}}) is a broad ice-filled inlet, which indents the south part of [[Beethoven Peninsula]], southwest of [[Bennett Dome]], forming the northwest arm of [[Bach Ice Shelf]] in [[Alexander Island]]. First mapped from air photos taken by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, by Searle of the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1960. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Carl Maria]] von Weber (1786-1826), German composer.

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[edit] Weber Ridge

'''Weber Ridge''' ({{coor dm|84|20|S|63|12|W|}}) is a bare rock ridge, 8 nautical miles (15 km) long, located at the north end of [[Anderson Hills]] in northern [[Patuxent Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Max K. Weber]], USGS topographic engineer in the Pensacola Mountains, 1965-66.

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[edit] Webers Peaks

'''Webers Peaks''' ({{coor dm|79|28|S|84|40|W|}}) is a line of peaks on a ridge bounded by [[Splettstoesser Glacier]] on the north, [[Balish Glacier]] on the east and Dobbratz and [[Fendorf Glaciers]] on the west, in the [[Heritage Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. Named by the University of [[Minnesota Ellsworth Mountains Party]], 1962-63, for geologist [[Gerald F. Webers]], a member of that party.

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[edit] Webster Bluff

'''Webster Bluff''' ({{coor dm|76|6|S|145|3|W|}}) is an ice-covered bluff with a steep, rocky north face, 9 nautical miles (17 km) long, forming a northern extension of the [[Phillips Mountains]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[David O. Webster]], ionospheric physicist at [[Byrd Station]], 1964.

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[edit] Webster Glacier

'''Webster Glacier''' ({{coor dm|79|6|S|86|11|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] in the [[Founders Peaks]] of the [[Heritage Range]], flowing generally north between [[Frazier Ridge]] and [[Pipe Peak]] to enter [[Minnesota Glacier]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Charles W. Webster]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist and member of the winter party at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1963.

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[edit] Webster Knob

'''Webster Knob''' ({{coor dm|85|18|S|166|30|W|}}) is a prominent rock knob at the head of [[Strom Glacier]] in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. It stands near the extremity of a spur which descends from the northeast shoulder of [[Mount Fridtjof Nansen]]. Discovered and visited in November 1929 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party under [[Laurence Gould]]. Named by Byrd for Mrs. [[Laurence J. Webster]], a contributor to the expedition.

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[edit] Webster Pass

'''Webster Pass''' ({{coor dm|74|34|S|111|9|W|}}) is a snow pass in central [[Bear Peninsula]] located at the divide between [[Brush Glacier]] and [[Holt Glacier]], on [[Walgreen Coast]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs taken 1966. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1977 after [[William O. Webster]], U.S. Navy aerographer on seven [[Operation Deepfreeze]] deployments, including one winter.

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[edit] Webster Peaks

'''Webster Peaks''' ({{coor dm|63|55|S|59|40|W|}}) is a group of four rocky peaks, 1065 m, standing west of [[Whitecloud Glacier]] at the head of [[Charcot Bay]] on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1948, and named for [[W.H.B. Webster]], medical officer and naturalist on the Chanticleer, which approached Tower and [[Trinity Islands]] off this coast in 1829.

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[edit] Webster Peaks

'''Webster Peaks''' ({{coor dm|70|28|S|65|25|E|}}) is a group of five peaks 3 nautical miles (6 km) southeast of [[Mount Kirkby]] in the [[Porthos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos of 1965. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[G.K. Webster]], ionospheric physicist at [[Mawson Station]] in 1965.

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[edit] Mount Webster

'''Mount Webster''' ({{coor dm|85|40|S|144|24|W|}}) is a prominent isolated [[mountain]], 1,610 m, standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) north of [[Leverett Glacier]] and 12 nautical miles (22 km) northwest of [[Mount Beazley]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[John B. Webster]], U.S. Navy, flight surgeon with the [[McMurdo Station]] winter party in 1962.

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