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[edit] Weddell Arm

'''Weddell Arm''' ({{coor dm|68|32|S|78|7|E|}}) is the southernmost and westernmost arm of [[Langnes Fjord]] in the [[Vestfold Hills]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Visited in 1955 and 1957 by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) parties and so named because they found large numbers of Weddell seals in the area.

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[edit] Weddell Glacier

'''Weddell Glacier''' ({{coor dm|54|35|S|36|0|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long on the north side of [[South Georgia]], flowing north into [[Royal Bay]] between [[Will Point]] and [[Cape Charlotte]]. First mapped by the German group of the [[International Polar Year Investigations]], 1882-83, and named for [[James Weddell]], Master, [[Royal Navy]], who as a sealing captain visited South Georgia in 1823.

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[edit] Weddell Islands

'''Weddell Islands''' ({{coor dm|60|39|S|44|51|W|}}) is a group of small islands and rocks lying 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of [[Saddle Island]] and 4 5 nautical miles (9 km) north of the west end of [[Laurie Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Probably seen on the occasion of a joint cruise by Captain [[Nathaniel B. Palmer]] and Captain [[George Powell]] in December 1821. The name first appears on [[James Weddell]]'s chart resulting from his exploration of the South Orkney Islands in 1823.

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

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[edit] Weddell Plain

'''Weddell Plain''' ({{coor dm|65|0|S|20|0|W|}}) is an undersea plain named in association with the [[Weddell Sea]]. Name approved 6/87 (ACUF 225).

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[edit] Weddell Point

'''Weddell Point''' ({{coor dm|54|3|S|37|49|W|}}) is a low, tussock-covered point forming the east side of the entrance to [[Schlieper Bay]], on the south coast and near the west end of [[South Georgia]]. The name [[Cape Weddell]] was given by [[David Ferguson]], Scottish geologist, during his visit to South Georgia in 1911-12. Named after [[James Weddell]], Master, [[Royal Navy]], who visited South Georgia in 1823. Point is considered a more suitable descriptive term for this feature than cape.

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[edit] Weddell Sea

'''Weddell Sea''' ({{coor dm|72|0|S|45|0|W|}}) is a great ice-filled sea which indents the continent between the [[Antarctic Peninsula]] and [[Cape Norvegia]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. The sea was discovered in 1823 by [[James Weddell]], Master, [[Royal Navy]], who named it [[George IV Sea]]. The present name, honoring the discoverer, was proposed by Dr. [[Karl Fricker]] in 1900, and it has been universally accepted.

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[edit] Mount Wedel-Jarlsberg

'''Mount Wedel-Jarlsberg''' ({{coor dm|85|39|S|165|8|W|}}) is an ice-covered [[mountain]] between Cooper and [[Bowman Glaciers]], standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of [[Mount Ruth Gade]] in the [[Quarles Range]]. Discovered in December 1911 by [[Roald Amundsen]], and named by him for [[Alice Wedel-Jarlsberg]], wife of a Norwegian diplomat.

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[edit] Wedemeyer Rocks

'''Wedemeyer Rocks''' ({{coor dm|76|6|S|135|56|W|}}) is a group of rocks that outcrop near the base of the southern slope of [[Mount Berlin]] in the [[Flood Range]], [[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 [[Charles H. Wedemeyer]], CM1, U.S. Navy construction mechanic with the 1956 [[Army-Navy Trail Party]] that traversed eastward from [[Little America V]] to establish [[Byrd Station]].

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[edit] Wedge Face

'''Wedge Face''' ({{coor dm|84|12|S|171|30|E|}}) is a descriptive name for the prominent wedge-shaped rock spur that projects from [[Mount Patrick]] into the eastern part of [[Beardmore Glacier]]. This feature was almost surely observed by Shackleton's [[Southern Journey Party]] on its ascent of the Beardmore Glacier in December 1908. It was named by the [[South Pole Party]] of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13, under [[Robert Scott]].

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[edit] Wedge Ridge

'''Wedge Ridge''' ({{coor dm|80|38|S|29|12|W|}}) is a conspicuous rock ridge, 1,145 m, near the head of [[Blaiklock Glacier]] and immediately west of [[Pointer Nunatak]] in the west part of the [[Shackleton Range]]. First mapped in 1957 by the CTAE. The name given by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) is descriptive of the shape of the feature.

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[edit] Wednesday Island

'''Wednesday Island''' ({{coor dm|64|56|S|63|45|W|}}) is an [[island]] 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) long, at the east end of [[Wauwermans Islands]] in the north part of [[Wilhelm Archipelago]]. The Wauwermans Islands were discovered by the German expedition under Dallmann, 1873-74, and were later roughly mapped by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache, 1897-99, and the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05. Wednesday Island was charted by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), 1934-37, under Rymill, and so named because it was first sighted on a Wednesday.

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

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[edit] Weeder Rock

'''Weeder Rock''' ({{coor dm|70|23|S|162|2|E|}}) is a small isolated coastal rock located 6 nautical miles (11 km) north-northwest of [[Mount Belolikov]]. It rises above the smooth, ice-covered [[peninsula]] between the mouths of Rennick and [[Gannutz Glaciers]]. 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 [[Courtland C. Weeder]], U.S. Navy, storekeeper with the [[South Pole Station]] winter party, 1965.

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[edit] Weeks Stack

'''Weeks Stack''' ({{coor dm|62|14|S|59|3|W|}}) is a sea stack lying off the north tip of [[Nelson Island]] in the northern approach to [[Fildes Strait]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1961 for [[Captain Weeks]], Master of the British sealing vessel Horatio from London, who visited the South Shetland Islands in 1820-21.

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[edit] Mount Weeks

'''Mount Weeks''' ({{coor dm|83|33|S|160|54|E|}}) is a tabular [[mountain]] 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of [[Cranfield Peak]], on the western edge of [[Prince Andrew Plateau]], [[Queen Elizabeth Range]]. Named by [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) for Lieutenant [[James W. Weeks]], [[U.S. Navy]], pilot of the reconnaissance and supply flights in the area.

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[edit] Mount Weems

'''Mount Weems''' ({{coor dm|77|27|S|86|10|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]], 2,210 m, located 8 nautical miles (15 km) north of [[Mount Ulmer]] near the north end of the [[Sentinel Range]] in the [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. Discovered by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] on his trans-Antarctic flight of [[November 23]], [[1935]]. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[P.V.H. Weems]], [[U.S. Navy]] (Ret.), inventor and developer of air navigation instrumentation and techniques and consultant to Ellsworth on air navigation problems of this flight.

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[edit] Weertman Island

'''Weertman Island''' ({{coor dm|66|58|S|67|44|W|}}) is the largest and southernmost of the [[Bennett Islands]], lying in [[Hanusse Bay]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) (1947-48) and [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE) (1956-57). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Johannes Weertman]], American metallurgist who proposed a theory of slip of glaciers on their beds and has made important contributions to the theory of [[glacier]] flow.

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

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[edit] Wegener Canyon

'''Wegener Canyon''' ({{coor dm|70|45|S|14|0|W|}}) is an undersea canyon named for [[Alfred Wegener]]. Name proposed by [[Hans Werner Schenke]], [[Alfred Wegener Institute]] for Polar and [[Marine Research]], Bremerhaven, Germany. Name approved 7/89 (ACUF 233).

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[edit] Wegener Range

'''Wegener Range''' ({{coor dm|72|42|S|62|23|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] range with peaks rising to 1,800 m, trending WNW-ESE for about 45 nautical miles (80 km) between [[Maury Glacier]] and [[Fenton Glacier]] in southeast [[Palmer Land]]. The range was first photographed from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1940; rephotographed by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1966-69, and mapped from these photographs by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS). In association with the names of continental drift scientists grouped in this area, named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Professor Alfred L. Wegener]].

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[edit] Mount Wegener

'''Mount Wegener''' ({{coor dm|80|44|S|23|31|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] rising to 1,385 m in central [[Read Mountains]], [[Shackleton Range]]. The feature was photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1967. Surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1968-71. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in association with the names of geologists grouped in this area after [[Alfred L. Wegener]] (1880-1930), German astronomer, meteorologist, and Arctic explorer; a pioneer of the theory of continental drift; Professor of Geophysics and Meteorology, University of Graz, Austria, 1924-30; Leader of German expeditions to Greenland in 1929 and 1930, losing life on the [[ice cap]] in November of that year.

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[edit] Wegert Bluff

'''Wegert Bluff''' ({{coor dm|69|42|S|159|20|E|}}) is a bluff, the northeast extremity of a truncated ridge that overlooks the east margin of [[Noll Glacier]] in the [[Wilson Hills]]. 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 Commander [[Sidney J. Wegert]], U.S. Navy, pilot in LC-130F Hercules aircraft during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1967 and 1968.

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[edit] Wegger Peak

'''Wegger Peak''' ({{coor dm|62|6|S|58|31|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 305 m, at the west side of the entrance to [[Mackellar Inlet]], [[Admiralty Bay]], on [[King George Island]] in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The name "[[Le Poing]]" ([[The Fist]]) was given to an elevation hereabout by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot in 1908-10. [[Although Charcot]]'s map shows a single summit, there are four in the vicinity and a question arose over which was named. In 1958 it was suggested by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) members that the name referred to all four; together they resemble the knuckles of a clenched fist when viewed from the [[Chabrier Rock]] area. However, the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) considered the collective name to be unsuitable and it was rejected. New names were recommended by the UK-APC in 1960 for the feature here described and nearby [[Admiralen Peak]]. Wegger Peak is named for [[Ole Wegger]] (1859-1936), director for 47 years of [[Framnaes Mekaniske Vaeksted]], Norway, shipbuilders who fitted the Admiralen with a slipway for whaling.

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[edit] Weidner Ridge

'''Weidner Ridge''' ({{coor dm|78|28|S|163|26|E|}}) is a named after [[George A. Weidner]], Dept. of Meteorology, University of Wisconsin; along with [[Charles Stearns]], developed the use of automatic weather stations in Antarctica for ten seasons, 1982-92.

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[edit] Mount Weihaupt

'''Mount Weihaupt''' ({{coor dm|72|37|S|161|3|E|}}) is a large, bare [[mountain]] (2,285 m) which stands 10 nautical miles (18 km) east of [[Mount Bower]] and is the dominant feature in the east part of the [[Outback Nunataks]]. First mapped by the [[U.S. Victoria Land Traverse]] party, 1959-60. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John G. Weihaupt]], seismologist with this party.

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[edit] Weikman Nunataks

'''Weikman Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|76|30|S|143|59|W|}}) is a two [[nunatak]]s on the divide separating the upper reaches of [[Balchen Glacier]] and [[Crevasse Valley Glacier]], in the [[Ford Ranges]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The nunataks lie 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of [[Mount Perkins]]. First mapped by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Edward R. Weikman Jr]]., CMH2, [[U.S. Navy]], [[Construction Mechanic]] at [[Byrd Station]], 1967.

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[edit] Mount Weininger

'''Mount Weininger''' ({{coor dm|84|47|S|65|30|W|}}) is a large, mainly ice-free [[mountain]], 1,970 m, standing at the north extremity of [[Mackin Table]], to which it is joined by a short ridge, 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 B. Weininger]], scientific leader at [[South Pole Station]], winter 1967.

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[edit] Weir Glacier

'''Weir Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|4|S|64|42|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 8 nautical miles (15 km) long, the western of two glaciers flowing north into the south part of [[Barilari Bay]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First sighted and roughly charted in 1909 by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot. It was surveyed in 1935-36 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill and later named for [[William D. Weir]], 1st [[Viscount Weir]] of Eastwood, and his son, the Hon. [[James K. Weir]], who contributed toward the cost of the BGLE, 1934-37.

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[edit] Mount Weir

'''Mount Weir''' ({{coor dm|84|59|S|177|10|E|}}) is a steep section of the polar plateau escarpment with almost all of the rock exposed facing northeast, standing just south of the base of [[Fulgham Ridge]] at the head of [[Ramsey Glacier]]. Discovered and photographed by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] on Flight 8A of [[February 16]], [[1947]], and named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Maj. [[Robert R. Weir]], [[United States Marine Corps]] (USMC), pilot of this flight.

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[edit] Weiss Amphitheater

'''Weiss Amphitheater''' ({{coor dm|77|4|S|126|6|W|}}) is an amphitheater-like caldera, 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) wide and breached at the southern side, occupying the south-central part of [[Mount Sidley]], in the [[Executive Committee Range]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] trimetrogon photography, 1958-60. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Bernard D. Weiss]], Meteorologist-in-Charge at [[Byrd Station]], 1959.

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[edit] Welch Island

'''Welch Island''' ({{coor dm|67|34|S|62|56|E|}}) is an [[island]], 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) long with a prominent pinnacle rock of 130 m, lying north of [[Rouse Islands]] and 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) off the shore in the east side of [[Holme Bay]]. Discovered in February 1931 by the [[British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition]] (BANZARE) under Mawson, who named it for [[B.F. Welch]], second engineer on the Discovery.

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

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[edit] Welch Mountains

'''Welch Mountains''' ({{coor dm|70|57|S|63|30|W|}}) is a group of mountains that dominate the area, the highest [[peak]] rising to 3,015 m, located 25 nautical miles (46 km) north of [[Mount Jackson]] on the east margin of the [[Dyer Plateau]] of [[Palmer Land]]. These mountains were probably seen from the air by Ellsworth in 1935 and their north extremities were sketched in 1936 by a [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) sledge party under Rymill. In 1940 they were photographed from the air and charted from the ground by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), and in the expedition reports and charts were assumed to be Ellsworth's [[Eternity Range]]. The mountains were mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1974. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[R. Admiral David F. Welch]], Commander, [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, 1969-71.

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[edit] Welch Peak

'''Welch Peak''' ({{coor dm|85|39|S|149|15|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 1,010 m, standing at the north side of the [[Tapley Mountains]], 9 nautical miles (17 km) northwest of [[Mount Gould]]. 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 [[Walton D. Welch]], electronics technician with the [[Byrd Station]] winter party in 1957.

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[edit] Welch Rocks

'''Welch Rocks''' ({{coor dm|67|33|S|62|54|E|}}) is a two rocks 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) north of [[Welch Island]] in the east part of [[Holme Bay]], Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Plotted from photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1958 and 1959. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) after Welch Island.

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[edit] Welchness

'''Welchness''' ({{coor dm|63|29|S|56|14|W|}}) is a gravel spit which forms the west extremity of [[Dundee Island]] in the [[Joinville Island]] group. Roughly charted by the Dundee whaling expedition (1892-93) and named after Captain [[George Welch]] (d.1891), a leading Dundee whaler and Manger, from about 1860 onward, of the [[Jay Whale Fishing Company]], which for many years owned the Dundee whaling expedition ship Active.

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[edit] Welcome Islands

'''Welcome Islands''' ({{coor dm|53|58|S|37|29|W|}}) is a group of rocky islands lying 4 nautical miles (7 km) west-northwest of [[Cape Buller]], off the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. These islands were discovered by Captain [[James Cook]] in 1775. The name dates back to at least 1912 and is now well established.

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

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[edit] Welcome Mountain

'''Welcome Mountain''' ({{coor dm|72|14|S|160|12|E|}}) is a very prominent [[mountain]] that is surmounted by three peaks, the highest 2,505 m, standing 5 nautical miles (9 km) southeast of [[Mount Southard]] in the [[Outback Nunataks]]. Discovered and named by the [[U.S. Victoria Land Traverse]] party, 1959-60. So named because it was the first mountain visited by the traverse party after crossing the interior plateau and not seeing any mountains or landmark features for nearly three months.

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[edit] Welcome Nunatak

'''Welcome Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|79|6|S|85|54|W|}}) is a relatively small but truly distinctive cone-shaped [[nunatak]] standing in near isolation to the north of [[Reuther Nunataks]] in the [[Founders Peaks]], [[Heritage Range]]. Named by the University of [[Minnesota Geological Party]], 1963-64. For the members of the party using motor toboggans, the nunatak was a welcome sight as it meant they were almost to base camp, located at [[Camp Hills]].

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[edit] Welcome Pass

'''Welcome Pass''' ({{coor dm|82|35|S|52|45|W|}}) is a snow pass between [[Cairn Ridge]] and [[Czamanske Ridge]], providing access to [[Tranquillity Valley]] in the [[Dufek Massif]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Named from association with Tranquillity Valley; also because during the 1976-77 season, [[Arthur B. Ford]] and [[Willis H. Nelson]], of [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS), on discovery of a [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]] helicopter cache left here the previous summer, left a note of welcome to the Dufek Massif for the Soviet Antarctic Expedition party leader, [[Garrik Grikurov]].

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[edit] Weldon Glacier

'''Weldon Glacier''' ({{coor dm|76|33|S|29|20|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] entering the southeast part of [[Weddell Sea]] about 30 nautical miles (60 km) west-southwest of [[Hayes Glacier]]. The glacier was discovered in the course of a [[U.S. Navy]] LC-130 reconnaissance flight over the coast of [[Coats Land]], [[November 5]], [[1967]], and was plotted by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from photographs obtained at that time. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Don W. Weldon]], U.S. Navy, photographer on that flight.

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[edit] Cape Well-met

'''Cape Well-met''' ({{coor dm|63|47|S|57|19|W|}}) is a dark, conspicuous [[headland]] near the center of the north side of [[Vega Island]], close south of [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Cape Well-met was discovered and named by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]], 1901-04, and commemorates the long delayed union at this point of a relief party under Dr. [[J. Gunnar Andersson]] and the winter party under Dr. [[Otto Nordenskjold]] after twenty months of enforced separation.

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[edit] Weller Island

'''Weller Island''' ({{coor dm|65|27|S|65|24|W|}}) is an [[island]] lying east of [[Snodgrass Island]], [[Pitt Islands]], in the [[Biscoe Islands]]. Shown on an Argentine government chart of 1957. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 after [[Samuel Weller]], Mr. Pickwick's servant in [[Charles Dickens]]' [[Pickwick Papers]].

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

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[edit] Mount Weller

'''Mount Weller''' ({{coor dm|67|17|S|50|40|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 1,080 m, standing west of [[Auster Glacier]] and 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of [[Reference Peak]] in [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[G.E. Weller]], meteorologist at [[Mawson Station]] in 1961.

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[edit] Mount Weller

'''Mount Weller''' ({{coor dm|77|51|S|160|29|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (2,420 m) rising above the west side of [[Beacon Valley]], 4 nautical miles (7 km) southwest of [[Pyramid Mountain]], in [[Quartermain Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. The name appears to be first used on a 1961 [[New Zealand Lands]] and [[Survey Department]] map compiled from [[New Zealand]] field surveys, 1957-60, and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs of that period. Presumably named after [[William J. Weller]], [[Royal Navy]], a seaman of the ship [[In November]] 1903, Weller and [[Thomas Kennar]] ([[Kennar Valley]], q.v.) accompanied [[Hartley T. Ferrar]] in the first geological reconnaissance of Quartermain Mountains.

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[edit] Wellman Cliffs

'''Wellman Cliffs''' ({{coor dm|82|27|S|156|10|E|}}) is a prominent cliffs about 12 nautical miles (22 km) long on the east side of [[Boucot Plateau]] in the [[Geologists Range]]. Seen by the northern party of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) and named for [[H.W. Wellman]], geologist, who devised a simple method of map-making from air photos, used by the expedition.

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[edit] Wellman Glacier

'''Wellman Glacier''' ({{coor dm|64|29|S|61|26|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing into the northeast part of [[Recess Cove]], [[Charlotte Bay]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Charted by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache, 1897-99. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Walter Wellman]] (1858-1934), [[American Arctic]] explorer who attempted unsuccessfully to reach the [[North Pole]] in a semi-rigid airship in 1907 and 1909.

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[edit] Wellman Valley

'''Wellman Valley''' ({{coor dm|79|55|S|156|40|E|}}) is a mainly ice-free [[valley]] lying just east of [[Midnight Plateau]] and north of [[Mount Ash]] in the [[Darwin Mountains]]. Explored by [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE), 1962-63, and named for [[H.W. Wellman]], geologist of the [[Victoria University]] of Wellington, a participant in three Antarctic expeditions.

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[edit] Wells Glacier

'''Wells Glacier''' ({{coor dm|73|32|S|61|11|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 9 nautical miles (17 km) west of [[Cape Brooks]], flowing north into [[New Bedford Inlet]] in [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[James T. Wells]], storekeeper with the [[South Pole Station]] winter party in 1967.

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[edit] Wells Ridge

'''Wells Ridge''' ({{coor dm|76|58|S|144|45|W|}}) is a rocky ridge 4 nautical miles (7 km) long between the [[Swanson Mountains]] and [[Mount Gilmour]] in the [[Ford Ranges]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered on aerial flights made from the [[West Base]] of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41) and named for [[Loran Wells]], photographer and observer with the USAS geology party which visited this ridge in 1940.

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[edit] Wells Saddle

'''Wells Saddle''' ({{coor dm|76|3|S|135|35|W|}}) is a broad snow-filled saddle between [[Mount Berlin]] and [[Mount Moulton]] in the [[Flood Range]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The saddle was photographed from aircraft of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in December 1940. It was 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 [[James H. Wells]], a member of the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) team that studied ice sheet dynamics in the area northeast of [[Byrd Station]], 1971-72.

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[edit] Mount Wells

'''Mount Wells''' ({{coor dm|85|10|S|169|48|W|}}) is a massive ice-covered [[mountain]] in the [[Prince Olav Mountains]], standing at the west side of [[Liv Glacier]], about 4 nautical miles (7 km) northwest of [[June Nunatak]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Harry Wells]], [[Executive Secretary]] of the Committee on [[Polar Research]], [[National Academy]] of Sciences, 1962-66.

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[edit] Mount Wendland

'''Mount Wendland''' ({{coor dm|84|42|S|175|18|W|}}) is a [[peak]] (1,650 m) near the head of [[Massam Glacier]], 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northeast of [[Mount Kenney]], in the [[Prince Olav Mountains]]. The feature was geologically mapped on [[November 18]], [[1970]], by the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) [[Ohio State University Party]] of 1970-71. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Vaughn P. Wendland]], geologist and field assistant with the [[Ohio State]] party.

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[edit] Wennersgaard Point

'''Wennersgaard Point''' ({{coor dm|63|51|S|59|54|W|}}) is a point forming the east side of the entrance to [[Lanchester Bay]] on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] in Nov.-Dec. 1902 and named after [[Ole C. Wennersgaard]], a seaman of the expedition who died while wintering on [[Paulet Island]] in 1903.

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[edit] Wensleydale Beacon

'''Wensleydale Beacon''' ({{coor dm|62|57|S|60|42|W|}}) is a hill, 110 m, situated just north of Primero de [[Mayo Bay]], on the west side of [[Port Foster]], [[Deception Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The hill was charted by a British expedition 1828-31, under Foster. Named by Lieutenant Commander [[D.N. Penfold]], [[Royal Navy]], following his survey of the [[island]] in 1948-49, after Wensleydale in Yorkshire, England.

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[edit] Werenskiold Bastion

'''Werenskiold Bastion''' ({{coor dm|67|26|S|65|32|W|}}) is a bold rock [[headland]] that rises very steeply to over 1,000 m and forms the coastline between [[Demorest Glacier]] and [[Matthes Glacier]] on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. The feature was observed and photographed by several American expeditions: [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41; [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) 1947-48; [[U.S. Navy]] photos, 1968. Mapped by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), 1947-48. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Werner Werenskiold]] (1883-1961), Norwegian geographer who worked on the theory of [[glacier]] flow.

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[edit] Werlein Island

'''Werlein Island''' ({{coor dm|66|25|S|110|26|E|}}) is a rocky [[island]] 0.8 nautical miles (1.5 km) long, lying 0.2 nautical miles (0.4 km) southeast of [[Holl Island]] in the [[Windmill Islands]]. First mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] in February 1947. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Ens. [[Richard O. Werlein]], [[U.S. Navy]], assistant hydrographic officer with [[U.S. Navy Operation Windmill]] which established astronomical control stations in the area in January 1948.

== See also ==
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[edit] Werner Mountains

'''Werner Mountains''' ({{coor dm|73|34|S|62|20|W|}}) is a group of mountains located just west-southwest of [[New Bedford Inlet]] and between the Meinardus and [[Bryan Glaciers]], in [[Palmer Land]]. The mountains were first seen and photographed from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. 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 [[Abraham Gottlob Werner]] (1750-1819), German geologist and mineralogist.

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[edit] Werner Peak

'''Werner Peak''' ({{coor dm|68|43|S|65|14|W|}}) is the highest (1,550 m) and most conspicuous [[peak]] on the southeast side of [[Mercator Ice Piedmont]]. The peak rises just east of the north end of [[Norwood Scarp]]. A steep rock ridge on its north side is easily recognizable from any point on the ice piedmont. Photographed from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) on [[September 28]], [[1940]]. Surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1958. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Johannes Werner]] (1468-1528), German astronomer and mathematician who probably first (1514) suggested the method of lunar distances for determining longitude.

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[edit] Wesele Cove

'''Wesele Cove''' ({{coor dm|62|10|S|58|9|W|}}) is a [[cove]] between [[Boy Point]] and [[Low Head]] on the south coast of [[King George Island]], [[South Shetland Islands]]. Named in 1980 by the [[Polish Antarctic Expedition]] after Wesele ([[The Wedding]]), a play by Polish dramatist [[Stanislaw Wyspianski]] (1869-1907).

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[edit] Wessbecher Glacier

'''Wessbecher Glacier''' ({{coor dm|78|53|S|84|18|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 7 nautical miles (13 km) long, draining south between Wilson and [[Marze Peaks]] at the south end of the [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. First mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1957-59. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Howard O. Wessbecher]], a member of the winter party at [[McMurdo Sound]], 1956, who was representative (assisting in logistical preparations) for the establishing of the [[South Pole Station]].

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[edit] West Aisle Ridge

'''West Aisle Ridge''' ({{coor dm|78|20|S|163|12|E|}}) is a named from the position of the ridge in a group of three ridges in relation to [[The Stage]].

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[edit] West Antarctica

'''West Antarctica''' ({{coor dm|79|0|S|100|0|W|}}) is an one of the two major regions of Antarctica, lying on the [[Pacific Ocean]] side of the [[Transantarctic Mountains]] and comprising [[Marie Byrd Land]], [[Ellsworth Land]], and [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. All of West Antarctica lies within the [[Western Hemisphere]]. The name has been in existence more than 90 years (Balch, 1902; Nordenskjold, 1905), but its greatest use followed the [[International Geophysical Year]] (1957-58) and explorations disclosing that the Transantarctic Mountains provide a useful regional separation of West Antarctica and [[East Antarctica]]. The name was approved by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1962.

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[edit] West Arm

'''West Arm''' ({{coor dm|67|36|S|62|52|E|}}) is a rock mass forming the western limit of [[Horseshoe Harbor]] in [[Holme Bay]], Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Roughly mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Rephotographed by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. First visited by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party on [[February 5]], [[1954]]. Named by ANARE.

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[edit] West Bay

'''West Bay''' ({{coor dm|53|2|S|73|21|E|}}) is a small [[bay]] on the west coast of [[Heard Island]], indenting the south side of the base of [[Laurens Peninsula]] 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) west of [[Atlas Cove]]. The name, which is descriptive of the position of the bay, may have been applied by American sealers at Heard Island in the period following their initiation of sealing there in 1855. It appears on a chart by the [[British Challenger]] expedition which visited the [[island]] in 1874 and utilized many names then in use.

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[edit] West Bay

'''West Bay''' ({{coor dm|69|21|S|68|26|W|}}) is a [[bay]] between [[Brindle Cliffs]] and [[Mount Guernsey]] in [[Marguerite Bay]], [[Fallieres Coast]]. Surveyed by [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), 1936, [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), 1948-50, and photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1966. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1977 for Captain [[W.E. West]], USCG, [[Commanding Officer]], USCGC Glacier, [[U.S. Navy Operation Deep Freeze]], 1973 and 1974.

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[edit] West Beacon

'''West Beacon''' ({{coor dm|77|49|S|160|48|E|}}) is the prominent western [[peak]], rising to 2,345 m in [[Beacon Hieghts]], in the [[Quartermain Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. The name "[[Beacon Height West]]" was first used by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04). The name was shortened by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1958-59.

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[edit] West Budd Island

'''West Budd Island''' ({{coor dm|67|35|S|62|50|E|}}) is the western of two larger islands at the north end of the [[Flat Islands]] in [[Holme Bay]], Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. They named the northern islands Flatoynalane (the flat [[island]] needles). This western island was named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for Dr. [[G.M. Budd]], medical officer at nearby [[Mawson Station]] in 1959.

== See also ==
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[edit] West Cape

'''West Cape''' ({{coor dm|53|2|S|73|17|E|}}) is a cape that marks the south extremity of [[Laurens Peninsula]], [[Heard Island]], and the western entrance point to [[West Bay]]. The feature appears to have been roughly charted on an 1860 sketch map compiled by Captain [[H.C. Chester]], American sealer operating in the area during this period. It was surveyed in 1948 by the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) and so named because of its position at the entrance to West Bay.

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[edit] West Dailey Island

'''West Dailey Island''' ({{coor dm|77|53|S|164|54|E|}}) is the largest and westernmost of the [[Dailey Islands]], located 5 nautical miles (9 km) northeast of [[Cape Chocolate]] in [[McMurdo Sound]]. Though visited by Scott's ''Discovery'' expedition, 1901-04, which named the [[island]] group, this western island appears to have been named by Scott's [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13.

== See also ==
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[edit] West Groin

'''West Groin''' ({{coor dm|77|39|S|160|48|E|}}) is a prominent rock spur between [[Mudrey Cirque]] and [[Flory Cirque]] on the south side of [[Asgard Range]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13, led by Captain [[Robert F. Scott]]. The name is descriptive of position; [[East Groin]] marks the east side of Flory Cirque.

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[edit] West Ice Shelf

'''West Ice Shelf''' ({{coor dm|66|40|S|85|0|E|}}) is a prominent [[ice shelf]] extending about 180 nautical miles (330 km) in an east-west direction along the coast between [[Barrier Bay]] and [[Posadowsky Bay]]. Discovered and named by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]], 1901-03, under Dr. Erich von Drygalski. The toponym describes the direction in which the German expedition first viewed the ice shelf. Their limited westward view became a prolonged one; on February 22 1902, the ship feature. It remained there imprisoned by the pack until [[February 8]], [[1903]].

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[edit] West Melchior Islands

'''West Melchior Islands''' ({{coor dm|64|19|S|63|0|W|}}) is a group of small ice-covered islands and rocks which lie west of [[The Sound]] in the [[Melchior Islands]], [[Palmer Archipelago]]. The islands east of The Sound are called [[East Melchior Islands]]. The name was probably given by DI personnel who roughly surveyed these islands in 1927. The islands were surveyed by Argentine expeditions in 1942, 1943 and 1948.

== See also ==
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[edit] West Point

'''West Point''' ({{coor dm|54|12|S|36|35|W|}}) is a point at the west side of the entrance to [[Jason Harbor]] in [[Cumberland West Bay]], [[South Georgia]]. The name appears to be first used on a 1929 [[British Admiralty]] chart.

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[edit] West Prongs

'''West Prongs''' ({{coor dm|83|54|S|57|34|W|}}) is a three distinctive rock spurs that form the west end of the ridge just north of [[Elliott 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 [[Clyde E. West]], cook at [[Ellsworth Station]], winter 1958.

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[edit] West Quartzite Range

'''West Quartzite Range''' ({{coor dm|72|0|S|164|45|E|}}) is a range, the western of two parallel quartzite ranges, situated at the east side of [[Houliston Glacier]] in the [[Concord Mountains]]. Named by the [[Northern Party]] of NZFMCAE, 1962-63, after the distinctive geological formation of the feature.

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[edit] West Reef

'''West Reef''' ({{coor dm|61|5|S|55|36|W|}}) is a reef 3 nautical miles (6 km) northwest of [[Cape Lindsey]], [[Elephant Island]], [[South Shetland Islands]]. The name is descriptive of location with reference to Elephant Island. An old sealer name dating back to at least 1822.

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[edit] West Skerry

'''West Skerry''' ({{coor dm|54|15|S|36|20|W|}}) is a small group of islands and rocks forming the west part of [[Skrap Skerries]], lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of [[Barff Point]] off the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. The name appears on a chart based upon a survey of this area by DI personnel in the period 1926-30, but it may reflect an earlier naming by whalers.

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[edit] West Stack

'''West Stack''' ({{coor dm|67|3|S|58|3|E|}}) is a coastal rock outcrop which rises to 120 m on the west side of [[Hoseason Glacier]], 14 nautical miles (26 km) southeast of [[Edward VIII Bay]]. Discovered in February 1936 by DI personnel on the [[William Scoresby]], and probably so named by them because of its distinctive appearance and association with nearby [[East Stack]].

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[edit] Mount West

'''Mount West''' ({{coor dm|77|25|S|145|30|W|}}) is a somewhat isolated [[mountain]] 9 nautical miles (17 km) southeast of [[Mount Woodward]], surmounting the ice-covered ridge between Hammond and [[Swope Glaciers]], in the [[Ford Ranges]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. The name was applied by [[Paul Siple]], commander of the [[West Base]] of the USAS, for [[James E. West]], the first [[Chief Scout Executive]] of the [[Boy Scouts]] of America. Siple's first visit to Antarctica was as a member of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] (1928-30), having been selected as an [[Eagle Scout]] for that venture.

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[edit] Cape Westbrook

'''Cape Westbrook''' ({{coor dm|71|50|S|75|26|W|}}) is a snow-covered cape forming the southwest extremity of [[Alexander Island]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from aerial photographs taken by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947, [[U.S. Navy]], 1967-68, and from [[U.S. Landsat]] imagery taken 1972-73. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[Darrel E. Westbrook]], Jr., U.S. Navy, Commander, [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, from June 1978 to June 1980.

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[edit] Western Crater

'''Western Crater''' ({{coor dm|77|32|S|167|7|E|}}) is a small circular crater at 3561 m on the western slope of the summit of [[Mount Erebus]], [[Ross Island]]. So named for its location.

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[edit] Westhaven Nunatak

'''Westhaven Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|79|51|S|154|14|E|}}) is a prominent [[nunatak]], 2,240 m, standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of [[Turnstile Ridge]] in the northwest part of [[Britannia Range]]. It is the westernmost rock outcrop in this part of the range. The [[Darwin Glacier Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] set up a survey station on its summit in December 1957. The name was suggested by [[Squadron-Leader J.R. Claydon]], RNZAF, who first saw the feature from the air.

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[edit] Westliche Petermann Range

'''Westliche Petermann Range''' ({{coor dm|71|35|S|12|10|E|}}) is an one of the [[Petermann Ranges]], extending north-south for 16 nautical miles (30 km) from [[Mount Hansen]] to [[Aurdalen Valley]], in the [[Wohlthat Mountains]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. Discovered and plotted from air photos by [[German Antarctic Expedition]], 1938-39, and so named by them for its western position in the northern part of the Petermann Ranges.

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[edit] Mount Westminster

'''Mount Westminster''' ({{coor dm|84|59|S|169|22|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 3,370 m, on the east side of [[Beardmore Glacier]], standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) south of [[Mount Kinsey]] in the [[Supporters Range]]. Discovered and named by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09). Named for the Duke of Westminster, a financial supporter of the expedition.

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[edit] Mount Weston

'''Mount Weston''' ({{coor dm|80|28|S|29|10|W|}}) is the highest [[peak]] (1,210 m) of [[Haskard Highlands]], in the west part of the [[Shackleton Range]]. First mapped in 1957 by the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] and named after [[Flight Sgt]]. [[Peter D. Weston]], RAF, aircraft mechanic with the RAF contingent of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1956-58.

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[edit] Wetmore Glacier

'''Wetmore Glacier''' ({{coor dm|74|38|S|63|35|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 40 nautical miles (70 km) long, flowing southeast between the [[Rare Range]] and [[Latady Mountains]] into the north part of [[Gardner Inlet]]. Discovered by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, under Ronne, who named this feature for [[Alexander Wetmore]], Secretary of the [[Smithsonian Institution]], who assisted Ronne in laying out the scientific research program of the expedition.

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[edit] Wetmore Peak

'''Wetmore Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|28|S|167|35|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (2,120 m) in the north part of [[Lyttelton Range]], 6 nautical miles (11 km) east-northeast of [[Mount Bierle]], in the [[Admiralty Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. 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 [[Cliff Wetmore]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologist at [[Hallett Station]], 1963-64.

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[edit] Mount Wever

'''Mount Wever''' ({{coor dm|72|10|S|62|45|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] which is a northern outlier of [[Du Toit Mountains]], rising to about 1,700 m south of [[Beaumont Glacier]] and 13 nautical miles (24 km) southwest of [[Dietz Bluff]], on the [[Black Coast]], [[Palmer Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1988 from a proposal by [[P.D. Rowley]] of [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS). Named after [[Hein E. Wever]], [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) geologist, member of a joint BAS-USGS field party to the Black Coast, 1986-87.

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[edit] Mount Wexler

'''Mount Wexler''' ({{coor dm|84|30|S|175|1|E|}}) is a prominent ice-free [[mountain]], 4,025 m, standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) southwest of [[Mount Waterman]] in the [[Hughes Range]]. 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 [[Harry Wexler]], [[Chief Scientist]] for [[U.S. Antarctic]] IGY programs, 1957-58.

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[edit] Mount Weyant

'''Mount Weyant''' ({{coor dm|77|33|S|162|42|E|}}) is a prominent ice-free summit, 1,930 m, between Loftus and [[Newall Glaciers]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1964 for [[William S. Weyant]], meteorologist in charge with the winter party at [[Little America V]] in 1958.

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[edit] Weyerhaeuser Glacier

'''Weyerhaeuser Glacier''' ({{coor dm|68|45|S|65|32|W|}}) is a large [[glacier]] flowing north into [[Mercator Ice Piedmont]] close west of [[Mobiloil Inlet]], on the east coast of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. This glacier lies in the area first explored from the air by [[Sir Hubert Wilkins]] in 1928 and [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] in 1935, but it was first clearly delineated in aerial photographs taken by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in 1940. The glacier was resighted in 1947 by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne. He named it for [[F.K. Weyerhaeuser]] of the [[Weyerhaeuser Lumber Co]]. who contributed lumber and insulating material to the expedition.

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[edit] Weyprecht Mountains

'''Weyprecht Mountains''' ({{coor dm|72|0|S|13|30|E|}}) is a small group of mountains about 10 nautical miles (18 km) west of the [[Payer Mountains]], forming the western half of the [[Hoel Mountains]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Discovered by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]] under Ritscher, 1938-39, and named for [[Karl Weyprecht]], Austrian polar explorer who in company with [[Julius Payer]] discovered [[Franz Josef Land]] in 1873, and who initiated the first [[International Polar Year]] expedition in 1882-83.

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[edit] Whakawhiti Saddle

'''Whakawhiti Saddle''' ({{coor dm|82|34|S|164|5|E|}}) is a low, broad snow saddle between [[Oliver Glacier]] and the lower portion of [[Robb Glacier]], close east of [[Taylor Hills]]. Traversed by the southern party of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1959-60) and so named because Whakawhiti is a Maori word meaning "crossing over."

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[edit] Whale Bay

'''Whale Bay''' ({{coor dm|60|44|S|45|11|W|}}) is a small [[bay]] between the southeast end of [[Coronation Island]] and the northwest side of [[Matthews Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. The name Hvalbugten (Whale Bay) appears on a chart based upon a running survey of the South Orkney Islands in 1912-13 by Norwegian whaler Captain [[Petter Sorlle]].

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[edit] Whale Bay Furrows

'''Whale Bay Furrows''' ({{coor dm|78|0|S|169|0|W|}}) is a shallow furrows on the central Ross continental shelf named in association with the Bay of the Whales. Name approved 4/80 (ACUF 201).

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[edit] Whale Skerries

'''Whale Skerries''' ({{coor dm|60|42|S|45|6|W|}}) is a small group of islands and rocks in [[Lewthwaite Strait]] in the [[South Orkney Islands]], lying close west of [[Cape Disappointment]], [[Powell Island]]. First charted and named "Hvalskjaer" by [[Petter Sorlle]] in 1912-13. The name was later corrected to the plural form, "Hvalskjaerene" (Whale Skerries), by Sorlle. The English form of the name was recommended by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1954.

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[edit] Whale Valley

'''Whale Valley''' ({{coor dm|54|30|S|36|5|W|}}) is a small [[valley]] leading northwest from [[Moltke Harbor]], [[South Georgia]]. The name derives from "[[Whaler Thal]]" (whaler valley), given by the German expedition 1882-83, under Schrader.

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[edit] Whaleback Rocks

'''Whaleback Rocks''' ({{coor dm|63|39|S|59|4|W|}}) is a group of low rocks lying 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of [[Blake Island]] in [[Bone Bay]], off the north coast of [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Charted in 1948 by members of the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) who gave this descriptive name.

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[edit] Whaler Channel

'''Whaler Channel''' ({{coor dm|54|10|S|36|42|W|}}) is a northernmost of three small channels leading into [[Husvik Harbor]] in [[Stromness Bay]], [[South Georgia]]. The name appears to be first used on a 1930 [[British Admiralty]] chart.

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[edit] Whalers Bay

'''Whalers Bay''' ({{coor dm|62|59|S|60|34|W|}}) is a small [[bay]] entered between [[Fildes Point]] and [[Penfold Point]] at the east side of [[Port Foster]], [[Deception Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The bay was so named by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot, because of its use at that time by whalers.

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[edit] Whalers Bluff

'''Whalers Bluff''' ({{coor dm|60|43|S|45|39|W|}}) is a bluff rising sharply to 210 m east of [[Port Jebsen]], [[Signy Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. The name "[[Consulens Hat]]," of unknown origin, was applied to the highest point of the bluff on a 1913 chart by Norwegian whaling captain [[M. Thoralf Moe]]. The bluff was named in 1990 by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) and calls to mind the earlier activity of whalers in this area.

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[edit] Whalers Passage

'''Whalers Passage''' ({{coor dm|53|59|S|37|29|W|}}) is a narrow channel lying between the [[Welcome Islands]] and [[Sky Rock]], off the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. The name appears to be first used on a 1931 [[British Admiralty]] chart.

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[edit] Bay of Whales

'''Bay of Whales''' ({{coor dm|78|30|S|164|20|W|}}) is an iceport indenting the front of [[Ross Ice Shelf]] just northward of [[Roosevelt Island]]. A natural ice harbor which generally forms here, it served as the base site for Amundsen's successful dash to the [[South Pole]], 1911, the [[Byrd Antarctic Expeditions]] of 1928-30 and 1933-35, and for the [[West Base]] of [[U.S. Antarctic Service]], 1939-41. The configuration of the iceport is continuously changing. A survey by the Byrd expedition in 1934 determined that the feature lay at the junction of two separate ice systems, the movements of which are influenced by the presence of Roosevelt Island. Commander [[Glen Jacobsen]], [[U.S. Navy]], who visited in the Atka in January 1955, found that calving of the [[ice shelf]] rendered the iceport temporarily unusable. The feature was so named by [[Ernest Shackleton]] in the Nimrod, [[January 24]], [[1908]], because of the large number of whales seen in it.

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[edit] Wharton Creek

'''Wharton Creek''' ({{coor dm|77|39|S|162|45|E|}}) is a meltwater stream, 1,000 m long, flowing northeast along the south edge of [[Suess Glacier]] to the southwest corner of [[Lake Chad]] in [[Taylor Valley]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1996 after [[Robert A. Wharton]], Jr., biologist, [[Desert Research Institute]] (Reno, NV), principal investigator in the first [[Long Term Ecological Research]] (LTER) project in [[McMurdo Dry Valleys]], who had conducted pioneering research with microbial mats in [[Lake Hoare]] from 1978.

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[edit] Mount Wharton

'''Mount Wharton''' ({{coor dm|81|3|S|157|49|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] over 2,800 m, standing 5.5 nautical miles (10 km) west of [[Turk Peak]] in the [[Churchill Mountains]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) and named for [[Sir William Wharton]], Hydrographer to the [[Royal Navy]], 1884-1904.

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[edit] Mount Wheat

'''Mount Wheat''' ({{coor dm|64|50|S|63|23|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] (1,100 m) forming the highest point in [[Wall Range]], rising immediately north of [[Thunder Glacier]] in the center of [[Wiencke Island]], [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Probably first observed by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] which circumnavigated Wiencke Island in 1898. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after Lieutenant Commander [[Luther William Wheat]], [[U.S. Navy]], helicopter commander with Squadron VXE-6, [[Operation Deepfreeze]], 1975-78; [[Aviation Projects Manager]], Division of [[Polar Programs]], [[National Science Foundation]], 1978; member, [[U.S. Advisory Committee]] on [[Antarctic Names]], 1979-88.

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[edit] Wheatstone Glacier

'''Wheatstone Glacier''' ({{coor dm|64|44|S|62|31|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. It enters [[Errera Channel]] east of [[Danco Island]]. Charted by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]] under Gerlache, 1897-99. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Sir Charles Wheatstone]] (1802-75), English scientist and inventor who designed the first mirror stereoscope in 1832.

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[edit] Cape Wheatstone

'''Cape Wheatstone''' ({{coor dm|72|37|S|170|13|E|}}) is a bold rock cape that forms the south end of [[Hallett Peninsula]] and marks the north entrance to [[Tucker Inlet]], [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered in January 1841 by [[Sir James Clark Ross]] who named it for [[Sir Charles Wheatstone]], English physicist and inventor.

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[edit] Wheeler Bay

'''Wheeler Bay''' ({{coor dm|66|18|S|56|6|E|}}) is a [[bay]] 3 nautical miles (6 km) wide, indenting the coast 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northwest of [[Magnet Bay]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. They named this bay Brorvika (brother bay) and the rocks at its entrance Brodrene (the brothers). The area was remapped in 1956-57 by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) which renamed the bay and the rocks for [[G.T. Wheeler]], weather observer at [[Mawson Station]] in 1957. The name Wheeler has been accepted for this bay; the name [[Brodrene Rocks]] has been approved for the associated rocks.

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[edit] Wheeler Glacier

'''Wheeler Glacier''' ({{coor dm|54|36|S|36|22|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] draining the north flank of [[Mount Fraser]], flowing west-northwest for 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) to the south coast of [[South Georgia]]. Surveyed by the SGS in the period 1951-57. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[J.F.G. Wheeler]], British zoologist and member of the scientific staff of the [[Discovery Investigations Marine Station]], Grytviken, South Georgia, 1925-27 and 1929-30.

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[edit] Wheeler Valley

'''Wheeler Valley''' ({{coor dm|77|12|S|161|44|E|}}) is the ice-free hanging [[valley]] on the southwest side of [[Miller Glacier]], immediately east of [[Mount Mahony]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) (1959-60) for [[R.H. Wheeler]], the party's deputy leader and surveyor.

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[edit] Cape Wheeler

'''Cape Wheeler''' ({{coor dm|73|58|S|61|5|W|}}) is an abrupt rock scarp rising to 460 meters. It forms the north side of the entrance to [[Wright Inlet]] on the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. The cape was photographed from the air in 1940 by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) and in 1947 by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne. Named by Ronne for [[John N. Wheeler]], president of the [[North American Newspaper Alliance]] and a contributor to the expedition.

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[edit] Whelan Nunatak

'''Whelan Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|70|9|S|64|17|E|}}) is an isolated [[nunatak]] standing 5 nautical miles (9 km) northwest of [[Mount Starlight]] in the [[Athos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Mapped by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) from air photos taken in 1965. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[R.F. Whelan]], radio officer at [[Davis Station]], 1964.

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[edit] Whetter Nunatak

'''Whetter Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|66|58|S|143|1|E|}}) is a small rock outcrop on the coastal ice slopes near the sea, situated 8 nautical miles (15 km) east-northeast of [[Cape Denison]] on the east shore of [[Commonwealth Bay]]. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] (1911-14) under [[Douglas Mawson]], who named it for Dr. [[Leslie H. Whetter]], a surgeon with the expedition.

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[edit] Whewell Glacier

'''Whewell Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|4|S|169|47|E|}}) is a narrow, steep [[glacier]] that drains the east slopes of [[Mount Whewell]] and merges with the lower part of [[Honeycomb Glacier]], in the [[Admiralty Mountains]], [[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) in association with Mount Whewell.

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[edit] Mount Whewell

'''Mount Whewell''' ({{coor dm|72|3|S|169|35|E|}}) is a massive [[mountain]] (2,945 m) between the mouths of Ironside and [[Honeycomb Glaciers]] in the [[Admiralty Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Sir James Clark Ross]], [[January 15]], [[1841]], for the [[Reverend Dr]]. [[William Whewell]], Master of [[Trinity College]], Cambridge.

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[edit] Whichaway Nunataks

'''Whichaway Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|81|33|S|28|30|W|}}) is a group of rocky [[nunatak]]s extending for 7 nautical miles (13 km) and marking the south side of the mouth of [[Recovery Glacier]]. First seen from the air and visited in 1957 by the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]] and so named because it was uncertain which route from the nunataks would lead furthest inland.

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[edit] Whillans Ice Stream

'''Whillans Ice Stream''' ({{coor dm|83|40|S|145|0|W|}}) is an [[ice stream]] flowing west to [[Gould Coast]] between [[Mercer Ice Stream]] and [[Kamb Ice Stream]]. One of several major ice streams draining from [[Marie Byrd Land]] into the [[Ross Ice Shelf]], it is identified as "[[Ice Stream]] B" in reports by the [[Scott Polar Research Institute]] (SPRI)-[[National Science Foundation]] (NSF)-[[Technical University of Denmark]] (TUD) airborne radio echo sounding program (1967-79) and [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) from 1984. The name was changed by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 2001 to honor [[Ian M. Whillans]] (1944-2001) glaciologist, [[Byrd Polar Research Center]] and Department of [[Geological Sciences]], [[Ohio State University]], whose work in Antarctica spanned the years from 1967 until his death. Whillans was a major figure in the study of [[West Antarctic]] ice streams, particularly this one, and he had a central role in recognizing from the earliest years that these ice streams hold the key to determining the stability of the West Antarctic ice sheet.

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[edit] Mount Whillans

'''Mount Whillans''' ({{coor dm|84|27|S|64|15|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 870 m, standing 4 nautical miles (7 km) southwest of [[Mount Stroschein]] in [[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 [[Ian M. Whillans]], glaciologist at [[Palmer Station]], winter 1967.

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[edit] Whiplash Glacier

'''Whiplash Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|16|S|167|42|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]] flowing northwestward from [[Cartographers Range]] into the lower part of [[Pearl Harbor Glacier]] where the direction becomes east, in the [[Victory Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the northern party of NZFMCAE, 1962-63, because of its characteristic shape.

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[edit] Whirlwind Glaciers

'''Whirlwind Glaciers''' ({{coor dm|67|24|S|65|32|W|}}) is a four prominent converging glaciers which flow into the west side of [[Whirlwind Inlet]] on the east coast of the [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Discovered by [[Sir Hubert Wilkins]] on his flight of [[December 20]], [[1928]], the glaciers were so named because their relative position was suggestive of the radial cylinders of his [[Wright Whirlwind]] engine. [[The Whirlwind Glaciers]], comprising Flint, Demorest, Matthes, and [[Chamberlin Glaciers]], were photographed from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in 1940; charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1948.

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[edit] Whirlwind Inlet

'''Whirlwind Inlet''' ({{coor dm|67|30|S|65|25|W|}}) is an ice-filled inlet that recedes inland for 7 nautical miles (13 km) and is 12 nautical miles (22 km) wide at its entrance between [[Cape Northrop]] and [[Tent Nunatak]], along the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. Sir [[Hubert Wilkins]] discovered the inlet on his flight of [[December 20]], [[1928]]. Wilkins reported four large glaciers flowing into the inlet, which he named [[Whirlwind Glaciers]] because their relative position was suggestive of the radial cylinders of his [[Wright Whirlwind]] engine. The inlet was photographed from the air by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) in 1940 and charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1947.

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[edit] Whisky Bay

'''Whisky Bay''' ({{coor dm|63|53|S|58|9|W|}}) is a [[bay]] between [[Rink Point]] and [[Stoneley Point]] on the northwest side of [[James Ross Island]]. The bay was almost surely discovered by [[Otto Nordenskjold]] of the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] in 1903, who roughly mapped this area and showed small bays in this position. It was surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1945 and 1952, and later called "[[Caleta Santa Eduvigis]]" on an unpublished [[Argentine Antarctic Expedition]] map, about 1959. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1983 in association with nearby [[Brandy Bay]].

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[edit] Whisnant Nunatak

'''Whisnant Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|69|59|S|73|5|E|}}) is a small coastal [[nunatak]] protruding above the terminus of [[Rogers Glacier]] between [[McKaskle Hills]] and [[Maris Nunatak]], at the east side of [[Amery Ice Shelf]]. Delineated in 1952 by [[John H. Roscoe]] from [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] aerial photographs taken in March 1947. Named by Roscoe for [[J.R. Whisnant]], [[Operation Highjump]] air crewman on photographic flights over this and other coastal areas between 14 and 164 East longitude.

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[edit] Whistle Cove

'''Whistle Cove''' ({{coor dm|54|9|S|36|49|W|}}) is a [[cove]] lying at the head of [[Fortuna Bay]] on the north coast of [[South Georgia]]. The name appears to be first used on a 1931 [[British Admiralty]] chart.

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[edit] Whistle Pass

'''Whistle Pass''' ({{coor dm|69|47|S|70|25|W|}}) is a snow pass at about 1,050 m at the head of [[Sullivan Glacier]] in north [[Alexander Island]]. The pass trends NE-SW and provides access to and from the upper part of [[Hampton Glacier]]. So named by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1977, because the pass falls away steeply to the southwest between high cliffs, so that the descent by sledge is fast and exhilarating as suggested by the name.

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[edit] Whistler Nunatak

'''Whistler Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|74|50|S|71|41|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] lying west of [[Mount Mende]] in the [[Sky-Hi Nunataks]], [[Ellsworth Land]]. Named in 1987 by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in reference to the whistler effect caused by amplitude change of radio signals in the upper atmosphere and in association with names of upper atmosphere researchers grouped in the area.

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[edit] Whistling Bay

'''Whistling Bay''' ({{coor dm|67|30|S|67|37|W|}}) is an open [[bay]], 4 nautical miles (7 km) wide and indenting 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km), between [[Longridge Head]] and [[Cape Saenz]] along the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First roughly surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill. Resurveyed in 1948 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and so named by them because of the curious and unidentified whistling sounds heard there at the time of the survey.

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[edit] Whit Rock

'''Whit Rock''' ({{coor dm|66|3|S|65|56|W|}}) is a rock lying between the Trump and [[Saffery Islands]] off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First shown on an Argentine government chart of 1957. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 for its small size, "whit" meaning the smallest part or particle.

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[edit] Whitcomb Ridge

'''Whitcomb Ridge''' ({{coor dm|73|7|S|166|0|E|}}) is a high, ice-covered ridge along the south side of the head of [[Gair Glacier]], standing 6 nautical miles (11 km) southeast of [[Mount Supernal]] in the [[Mountaineer Range]] 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 [[Jean P. Whitcomb]], radio scientist at [[McMurdo Station]], 1965-66 and 1966-67.

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[edit] Mount Whitcombe

'''Mount Whitcombe''' ({{coor dm|76|46|S|162|12|E|}}) is a large [[mountain]], 1,425 m, standing just north of [[Mount Perseverance]] and west of [[Mount Arrowsmith]] at the west side of [[Evans Piedmont Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped in 1957 by the [[New Zealand Northern Survey Party]] of the [[Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition]], 1956-58. Named by them for its similarity to the Canterbury, [[New Zealand]], mountain of that name, and in association with Mount Arrowsmith.

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[edit] The White Company

'''The White Company''' ({{coor dm|61|6|S|55|9|W|}}) is a group of snow-covered mountains located north of [[Endurance Glacier]] and west of [[Pardo Ridge]] in [[Elephant Island]], [[South Shetland Islands]]. A descriptive name given by the [[U.K. Joint Services Expedition]] to Elephant Island, 1970-71.

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[edit] White Escarpment

'''White Escarpment''' ({{coor dm|79|29|S|85|37|W|}}) is an escarpment in the west part of the [[Heritage Range]], extending for 15 nautical miles (28 km) between the heads of the Splettstoesser and [[Dobbratz Glaciers]]. Named by the University of [[Minnesota Geological Party]] to these mountains, 1963-64, for [[Chief Warrant Officer Ronald B. White]], pilot with the 62nd [[Transportation Detachment]], who assisted the party.

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[edit] White Glacier

'''White Glacier''' ({{coor dm|75|45|S|140|50|W|}}) is a broad westward flowing tributary [[glacier]] which joins the [[Land Glacier]] on the north side of [[Mount McCoy]] 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 General [[Thomas D. White]], [[United States Air Force]] (USAF), Chief of Staff and member of the [[Joint Chiefs]] of Staff, 1957-61, who participated in the planning and organizational stages of [[Operation Deep Freeze]] in an administrative capacity and in matters relating to aircraft. Application of the name was proposed by [[Admiral Richard E. Byrd]].

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[edit] White Island

'''White Island''' ({{coor dm|66|44|S|48|35|E|}}) is an ice-covered [[island]] 13 nautical miles (24 km) long and 5 nautical miles (9 km) wide, lying 6 nautical miles (11 km) north of [[Sakellari Peninsula]], [[Enderby Land]]. Discovered and called [[Hvit Oya]] (White Island) by [[Riiser-Larsen]] in January 1930. Its existence was considered doubtful for a number of years but was confirmed by the Soviet expedition in the Lena in March 1957, and by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) led by [[D.F. Styles]] in the [[Thala Dan]] in February 1960.

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

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[edit] White Island

'''White Island''' ({{coor dm|78|8|S|167|24|E|}}) is an [[island]] in the [[Ross Archipelago]], 15 nautical miles (28 km) long, protruding through the [[Ross Ice Shelf]] immediately east of [[Black Island]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) and so named by them because of the mantle of snow which covers it.

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

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[edit] White Islands

'''White Islands''' ({{coor dm|77|17|S|153|10|W|}}) is a group of ice-covered islands extending north-south for about 10 miles. They lie at the east margin of [[Swinburne Ice Shelf]] and near the terminus of [[Butler Glacier]] in the south part of [[Sulzberger Bay]]. This feature is rudely delineated on the map of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30, as "low ice cliffs" that rise above the level of the [[ice shelf]]. The islands were mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. The name was applied by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) at the suggestion of [[Admiral R.E. Byrd]]. Named for Dr. [[Paul Dudley White]], internationally renowned specialist on heart diseases, who was a consultant on medical matters in regard to [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47, led by Byrd.

== See also ==
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[edit] White Massif

'''White Massif''' ({{coor dm|70|32|S|67|13|E|}}) is a rock massif about 3 nautical miles (6 km) east-northeast of [[Thomson Massif]] in the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956 and 1960. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[R.F. White]], senior technician (electronics) at [[Mawson Station]] in 1963 who died there on [[October 18]], [[1963]].

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[edit] White Nunataks

'''White Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|84|46|S|66|5|W|}}) is a three [[nunatak]]s standing 3 nautical miles (6 km) north of the northwest tip of [[Mackin Table]] in the [[Patuxent Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Noah D. White]], radioman at [[South Pole Station]], winter 1967.

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[edit] White Spur

'''White Spur''' ({{coor dm|71|19|S|160|16|E|}}) is a spur forming part of the south wall of [[Allegro Valley]] as it juts eastward from the central portion of the [[Daniels Range]], [[Usarp Mountains]]. 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 [[Russell F. White]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist at [[South Pole Station]], 1967-68.

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[edit] White Strait

'''White Strait''' ({{coor dm|78|13|S|166|48|E|}}) is the small ice-filled strait between Black and [[White Islands]], in the [[Ross Archipelago]]. First mapped by the ''Discovery'' expedition, 1901-04. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1958-59) for [[M. White]], a member of the party.

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[edit] White Valley

'''White Valley''' ({{coor dm|76|39|S|117|57|W|}}) is a broad ice-covered [[valley]] that indents the northern part of [[Crary Mountains]] between [[Trabucco Cliff]] and [[Lie Cliff]], in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photos, 1959-60. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Franklin E. White]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) ionospheric physicist at [[Byrd Station]] in four summer seasons, 1966-71.

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[edit] Mount White

'''Mount White''' ({{coor dm|85|9|S|170|18|E|}}) is a massive [[mountain]], 3,470 m, standing 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) north-northwest of [[Mount Henry Lucy]] and forming the highest elevation in the [[Supporters Range]]. Discovered by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09) and named for the Secretary of the expedition.

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[edit] Whitecloud Glacier

'''Whitecloud Glacier''' ({{coor dm|63|55|S|59|32|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] which flows northward to discharge into [[Charcot Bay]] just west of [[Almond Point]], [[Trinity Peninsula]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960. The name is descriptive of cloud conditions that prevailed at the time of [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) survey of the area in 1948.

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[edit] Whited Inlet

'''Whited Inlet''' ({{coor dm|69|50|S|160|8|E|}}) is an ice-filled inlet along the coast between [[Northrup Head]] and [[Anderson Peninsula]]. 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 [[Master Chief Quartermaster Robert J. Whited]], U.S. Navy, [[Leading Chief]] for the staff and a member of [[Operations Division]] responsible for maintaining and updating charts for [[Task Force]] 43 during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1968 and 1969.

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[edit] Whitehall Glacier

'''Whitehall Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|43|S|169|25|E|}}) is a large [[glacier]] flowing north into [[Tucker Inlet]] between [[Daniell Peninsula]] and the southeast part of the [[Victory Mountains]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1957-58, partly because of the literal meaning and partly with reference to the proximity of the glacier to the [[Admiralty Mountains]], the Admiralty office in London being situated in Whitehall.

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[edit] Whiteside Hill

'''Whiteside Hill''' ({{coor dm|65|8|S|61|38|W|}}) is an ice-covered hill, 330 m, at the south side of the mouth of [[Evans Glacier]] on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. This area was observed from the air by [[Sir Hubert Wilkins]] on [[December 20]], [[1928]]. The feature was first charted as a point during 1947 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). In 1955, FIDS reported that the point is not marked by any rock exposures and merges so gradually with the ice of Evans Glacier that the hill is the feature to which the name should be applied. The descriptive name was given by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC).

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[edit] Mount Whiteside

'''Mount Whiteside''' ({{coor dm|67|19|S|59|29|E|}}) is a low, conical [[peak]], 190 m, surmounting the east extremity of [[Fold Island]]. Discovered and named by DI personnel on the [[William Scoresby]] in February 1936.

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[edit] Whitewhale Bastion

'''Whitewhale Bastion''' ({{coor dm|65|37|S|62|30|W|}}) is a prominent L-shaped mass that arises to nearly 1,200 m and dominates [[Starbuck Glacier]], 10 nautical miles (18 km) from its terminus on the east side of [[Graham Land]]. Its east face consists of walls of white granite, hence the name, one of several in the vicinity applied by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in association with [[Herman Melville]]'s whaling novel, [[Moby Dick]].

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[edit] Whiting Peak

'''Whiting Peak''' ({{coor dm|80|2|S|159|29|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (c.1300 m) located 5.5 nautical miles (10 km) east of the north part of [[Gaylord Ridge]] in [[Nebraska Peaks]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[L. Whiting]], a member os the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) geophysical field party, [[Ross Ice Shelf Project]], 1973-74 and 1974-75 field seasons.

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[edit] Whiting Rocks

'''Whiting Rocks''' ({{coor dm|65|15|S|64|20|W|}}) is a three rocks lying 0.5 nautical miles (0.9 km) south of [[The Barchans]], [[Argentine Islands]], off the coast of [[Graham Land]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Colin S. Whiting]], survey assistant of the [[Hydrographic Survey Unit]] from HMS Endurance working in the area in February 1969.

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[edit] Mount Whiting

'''Mount Whiting''' ({{coor dm|71|40|S|62|37|W|}}) is a pyramidal [[mountain]], largely ice free and steep cliffed on the south side, standing at the southwest side of [[Rankin Glacier]] near the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1974. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for topographic engineer [[Ronald F. Whiting]], a member of the USGS geological and mapping party to the [[Lassiter Coast]] area, 1970-71.

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[edit] Whitmer Peninsula

'''Whitmer Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|75|50|S|162|45|E|}}) is a broad [[ice cap|ice-capped]] [[peninsula]], about 7 nautical miles (13 km) long and wide, between [[Cheetham Ice Tongue]] and [[Harbord Glacier Tongue]] on the coast of [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1957-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant (j.g.) [[R.D. Whitmer]], U.S. Navy, who wintered over at [[Williams Field]], [[McMurdo Sound]], in 1956. He returned to Antarctica with [[U.S. Naval Construction Battalion]] units during [[Deep Freeze]] 1966 and 1967.

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[edit] Whitmill Nunatak

'''Whitmill Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|74|53|S|73|9|W|}}) is an one of the [[Grossman Nunataks]], lying in the west part of the group 5 nautical miles (9 km) south-southwest of [[Smith Nunataks]], in [[Ellsworth Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs, 1961-68. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1987 after [[Leland D. Whitmill]], USGS cartographer, a member of the field party on [[Darwin Glacier]] and [[Byrd Glacier]], 1978-79.

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[edit] Whitmore Mountains

'''Whitmore Mountains''' ({{coor dm|82|35|S|104|30|W|}}) is an isolated group of mountains in [[West Antarctica]], consisting of three mountains and a cluster of [[nunatak]]s extending over 15 miles. The group was visited and surveyed on [[January 2]], [[1959]], by [[William H. Chapman]], cartographer with the [[Horlick Mountains Traverse Party]] (1958-59). Named by Chapman for [[George D. Whitmore]], [[Chief Topographic Engineer]], [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS), who was a member of the [[Working Group]] on Cartography of the [[Scientific Committee]] on [[Antarctic Research]].

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[edit] Whitney Glacier

'''Whitney Glacier''' ({{coor dm|85|39|S|160|0|W|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]], 6 nautical miles (11 km) long, draining northeast from [[Mount Ellsworth]] to enter [[Amundsen Glacier]] just south of [[Robinson Bluff]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered and mapped by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Raymond L. Whitney]], meteorologist, [[South Pole Station]] winter party, 1961.

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[edit] Whitney Island

'''Whitney Island''' ({{coor dm|69|40|S|68|31|W|}}) is the easternmost and second largest of the [[Rhyolite Islands]], lying close offshore the [[Rymill Coast]] in [[George VI Sound]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1977 after [[Farrell W. Whitney]], [[U.S. Navy]], [[Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain]]'s Mate with Squadron VXE-6, [[Operation Deep Freeze]], 1958-71, at [[McMurdo Station]] and Christchurch, [[New Zealand]].

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

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[edit] Whitney Peak

'''Whitney Peak''' ({{coor dm|76|26|S|126|3|W|}}) is a conspicuous [[peak]] (3,005 m) rising 3 nautical miles (6 km) northwest of [[Mount Hampton]], from which it is separated by a distinctive ice-covered saddle, in the northernmost part of the [[Executive Committee Range]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs, 1958-60. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[Herbert Whitney]], [[U.S. Navy Reserve]], commander of the Navy's [[Mobile Construction Battalion]] responsible for the building of Antarctic stations for use during the [[International Geophysical Year]]. Whitney wintered over at [[Little America V]] in 1956.

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[edit] Whitney Point

'''Whitney Point''' ({{coor dm|66|15|S|110|31|E|}}) is a rocky point at the north side of the entrance to [[Powell Cove]] on [[Clark Peninsula]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47, and at first thought to be a small [[island]]. It was included in a ground survey by [[Carl R. Eklund]] in 1957. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for photographer's mate [[I.A. Whitney]], [[U.S. Navy]], who participated in [[Operation Highjump]].

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[edit] Cape Whitson

'''Cape Whitson''' ({{coor dm|60|46|S|44|32|W|}}) is a cape at the south end of the [[peninsula]] separating Methuen and [[Aitken Coves]], on the south coast of [[Laurie Island]] in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Charted in 1903 by the [[Scottish National Antarctic Expedition]] under Bruce, who named it for T.B. (later [[Sir Thomas]]) Whitson, treasurer of the expedition.

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[edit] Whitten Peak

'''Whitten Peak''' ({{coor dm|63|25|S|57|4|W|}}) is a pyramidal [[peak]], 445 m, forming the northeast end of [[Blade Ridge]] at the west side of the head of [[Hope Bay]], on the northeast end of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Discovered by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]], 1901-04, under Nordenskjold. Named by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) for [[R. Whitten]], first mate of the ship Eagle, which participated in FIDS operations in 1944-45.

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[edit] Whittle Glacier

'''Whittle Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|22|S|114|13|E|}}) is a short channel [[glacier]] flowing northeast to [[Colvocoresses Bay]] and terminating in a small glacier tongue 6 nautical miles (11 km) northwest of [[Williamson Glacier]]. Delineated from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47), and named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Dr. [[J.S. Whittle]], [[Assistant Surgeon]] on the sloop Vincennes of the [[United States Exploring Expedition]] (1838-42) under Lieutenant [[Charles Wilkes]].

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[edit] Whittle Glacier Tongue

'''Whittle Glacier Tongue''' ({{coor dm|66|20|S|114|24|E|}}) is a small [[glacier]] tongue extending seaward from [[Whittle Glacier]] into [[Colvocoresses Bay]]. Delineated from aerial photographs taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47), and named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in association with Whittle Glacier.

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[edit] Whittle Peninsula

'''Whittle Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|63|49|S|59|48|W|}}) is a [[peninsula]], 5 nautical miles (9 km) long, terminating in [[Cape Kater]] and forming the west limit of [[Charcot Bay]] on [[Davis Coast]], [[Graham Land]]. Surveyed by the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] in December 1902. Named in 1977 by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Sir Frank Whittle]], [[Air Commodore]], RAF, British pioneer of gas turbines for jet propulsion of aircraft from 1937.

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[edit] Whitworth Ridge

'''Whitworth Ridge''' ({{coor dm|70|24|S|66|8|E|}}) is a rock ridge about 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northeast of [[Mount Leckie]] in the [[Porthos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[R. Whitworth]], geophysicist at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1963.

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[edit] Whymper Spur

'''Whymper Spur''' ({{coor dm|80|25|S|21|29|W|}}) is a rock spur rising to about 1,250 m eastward of [[Blanchard Hill]] in [[Pioneers Escarpment]], [[Shackleton Range]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971 after English mountaineer and artist [[Edward Whymper]] (1840-1911), who made the first ascent of the Matterhorn, Switzerland, [[July 14]], [[1865]]; designer of the prototype of the Whymper tent, 1861-62.

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[edit] Point Widdows

'''Point Widdows''' ({{coor dm|67|42|S|45|25|E|}}) is a point at the west side of the entrance to [[Freeth Bay]] on the coast of [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[E.I. Widdows]], meteorologist at [[Mawson Station]] in 1959.

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[edit] Widdowson Glacier

'''Widdowson Glacier''' ({{coor dm|66|43|S|65|46|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing into [[Darbel Bay]] between Drummond and [[McCance Glaciers]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Photographed by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]. in 1955-57, and mapped from these photos by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Elsie M. Widdowson]] of the Dept. of [[Experimental Medicine]], Cambridge, joint author of [[The Chemical Composition]] of Foods, a fundamental work containing all the quantitative data required for calculating expedition ration requirements other than vitamins.

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[edit] Wideopen Islands

'''Wideopen Islands''' ({{coor dm|63|0|S|55|49|W|}}) is a group of islands and rocks lying 7 nautical miles (13 km) north of [[Boreal Point]], [[JoinviIle Island]]. Roughly surveyed from a distance by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1953-54. So named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1958 because of their exposed, isolated position on the south side of [[Bransfield Strait]].

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

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[edit] Mount Wideroe

'''Mount Wideroe''' ({{coor dm|72|8|S|23|30|E|}}) is a large [[mountain]] rising to 3,180 m between [[Mount Walnum]] and [[Mount Nils Larsen]] 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 [[Viggo Wideroe]], airplane pilot of this expedition. Remapped by the Norwegians in 1957 from air photos taken on [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47.

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[edit] Widich Nunatak

'''Widich Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|85|20|S|121|25|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] 3.5 nautical miles (6 km) east of [[Spencer Nunatak]], lying between [[Wisconsin Range]] and [[Long Hills]] in the [[Horlick Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-60. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[George Widich]], traverse engineer, [[Byrd Station]] winter party, 1960.

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[edit] Widmark Ice Piedmont

'''Widmark Ice Piedmont''' ({{coor dm|66|17|S|65|30|W|}}) is an ice piedmont between Holtedahl and [[Darbel Bays]] on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Photographed by [[Hunting Aerosurveys Ltd]]. in 1955-57 and mapped from these photos by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS). Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 for [[Erik J. Widmark]] (1850-1909), Swedish ophthalmologist, pioneer of researches upon the etiology and treatment of snow blindness.

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[edit] Widowmaker Pass

'''Widowmaker Pass''' ({{coor dm|74|55|S|162|20|E|}}) is a heavily crevassed and therefore dangerous pass leading from [[Larsen Glacier]] to [[Reeves Glacier]], between [[Mount Janetschek]] and [[Mount Gerlache]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Given this expressive name by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1962-63.

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[edit] Wiencke Island

'''Wiencke Island''' ({{coor dm|64|50|S|63|25|W|}}) is an [[island]] 16 nautical miles (30 km) long and from 2 to 5 nautical miles (9 km) wide, which is the southernmost of the major islands of the [[Palmer Archipelago]], lying between [[Anvers Island]] and the west coast of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, under Gerlache and named for [[Auguste-Karl Wiencke]], a seaman who lost his life on the expedition.

== See also ==
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[edit] Wiener Peaks

'''Wiener Peaks''' ({{coor dm|76|49|S|144|30|W|}}) is a group of [[nunatak]]s 5 nautical miles (9 km) northeast of [[Mount Passel]] in the [[Ford Ranges]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered on aerial flights over this area by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41) and named for [[Murray A. Wiener]], auroral observer at [[West Base]] during this expedition.

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[edit] Wiens Peak

'''Wiens Peak''' ({{coor dm|83|59|S|56|19|W|}}) is a [[peak]] at the east end of [[Elliott Ridge]] in southern [[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 [[Rudolph H. Wiens]], aurora scientist at [[Ellsworth Station]], winter 1962.

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[edit] Wiesnet Ice Stream

'''Wiesnet Ice Stream''' ({{coor dm|73|24|S|86|52|W|}}) is an ice Stream about 15 nautical miles (28 km) long flowing into [[Venable Ice Shelf]] west of [[Allison Peninsula]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Donald R. Wiesnet]], [[National Oceanic]] and [[Atmospheric Administration]], pioneer, from the 1970s to the 1980s, in the use of remotely sensed data for mapping Antarctica and first to conceive of the use of polar orbiting satellite data to completely map the continent.

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[edit] Wiest Bluff

'''Wiest Bluff''' ({{coor dm|85|22|S|176|22|W|}}) is a prominent bluff, 2,160 m, standing just north of the confluence of Shackleton and [[Zaneveld Glaciers]] and marking the west extremity of the [[Cumulus Hills]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William G. Wiest]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) ionospheric scientist at the [[South Pole Station]], 1964.

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[edit] Wigg Islands

'''Wigg Islands''' ({{coor dm|67|32|S|62|34|E|}}) is a group of six small islands, 6 nautical miles (11 km) northwest of the [[Flat Islands]] in [[Holme Bay]], Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and named Mesteinene (the middle stones). Renamed by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for Dr. [[D.R. Wigg]], medical officer at [[Mawson Station]] in 1962.

== See also ==
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[edit] Wiggans Hills

'''Wiggans Hills''' ({{coor dm|80|11|S|27|3|W|}}) is an exposed rock hills, 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) long, rising to about 700 m on the west side of the terminus of [[Gordon Glacier]] and forming the northernmost feature of [[La Grange Nunataks]], [[Shackleton Range]]. Photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1967, and surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1968-71. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971 for [[Thomas H. Wiggans]], BAS general assistant at [[Halley Station]], 1968-70, who worked in the area during two seasons.

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[edit] Wiggins Glacier

'''Wiggins Glacier''' ({{coor dm|65|14|S|64|3|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 10 nautical miles (18 km) long, flowing from [[Bruce Plateau]] to the west coast of [[Graham Land]] just south of [[Blanchard Ridge]]. Charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot, and named "Glacier du Milieu" ([[Middle Glacier]]). Feeling that a more distinctive name was needed, the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 renamed the glacier for [[W.D.C. Wiggins]], then [[Deputy Director]] of [[Overseas Surveys]].

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[edit] Wignall Nunataks

'''Wignall Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|70|10|S|64|23|E|}}) is a two snow-covered [[nunatak]]s standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) northwest of [[Mount Starlight]] in the [[Athos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Mapped from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) surveys and air photos, 1955-65. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[R. Wignall]], weather observer at [[Davis Station]], 1964.

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[edit] Wignall Peak

'''Wignall Peak''' ({{coor dm|70|24|S|66|24|E|}}) is a small [[peak]] just west of [[Mount McCarthy]] in the eastern part of the [[Porthos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956 and 1960. Named for [[R. Wignall]], weather observer at [[Davis Station]] in 1964.

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[edit] Mount Wilbanks

'''Mount Wilbanks''' ({{coor dm|75|0|S|112|53|W|}}) is a mound-shaped [[mountain]] that is partly ice covered but has a prominent bare rock east face, forming the east extremity of the [[Kohler Range]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. First roughly mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from air photos obtained by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] in January 1947. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John R. Wilbanks]], geologist with the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) [[Marie Byrd Land Survey]] party, 1966-67.

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[edit] Mount Wilbur

'''Mount Wilbur''' ({{coor dm|86|58|S|152|37|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) east of [[Mount Weaver]] at the head of [[Scott Glacier]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered in December 1934 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party under [[Quin Blackburn]], and named by Byrd for the Hon. [[Curtis D. Wilbur]], Secretary of the Navy, 1925-29.

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[edit] Mount Wilbye

'''Mount Wilbye''' ({{coor dm|69|30|S|71|32|W|}}) is the higheat [[peak]] (about 2,050 m) of [[Lassus Mountains]] in the north part of [[Alexander Island]]. 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 [[John Wilbye]] (1574-1638), English madrigal composer.

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[edit] Wilckens Gully

'''Wilckens Gully''' ({{coor dm|64|22|S|56|57|W|}}) is a water-cut ravine eroded into clay-rich rocks on east side of [[Spath Peninsula]], [[Snow Hill Island]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1995 after Professor [[Otto Wilckens]] (1876-1943), eminent German paleontologist and author of an important paper documenting the results of the SwedAD, 1901-04.

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[edit] Wilckens Peaks

'''Wilckens Peaks''' ({{coor dm|54|12|S|36|57|W|}}) is a numerous peaks, the highest 1,375 m, in the form of an arc which extends from the north side of [[Keilhau Glacier]] to the north side of [[Neumayer Glacier]] in [[South Georgia]]. The peaks were roughly located in 1928-29 by [[Ludwig Kohl-Larsen]] who gave the name "Wilckenskette" after [[Otto Wilckens]] of [[Bonn University]]. An English form of the name has been accepted.

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[edit] Mount Wilcox

'''Mount Wilcox''' ({{coor dm|67|57|S|66|56|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] with a sharp, rocky, triangular [[peak]] surmounting the southeast corner of [[Square Bay]], 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of [[Camp Point]] on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. The mountain was apparently first seen and roughly charted in 1909 by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot. It was surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill and was photographed from the air in 1940 by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS). The name, proposed by Colonel [[Lawrence Martin]], is for [[Phineas Wilcox]], mate on the Hero, in which Captain [[Nathaniel B. Palmer]] explored the Antarctic mainland south of [[Deception Island]] in 1820.

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[edit] Wild Icefalls

'''Wild Icefalls''' ({{coor dm|84|55|S|162|25|E|}}) is the extensive icefalls at the head of [[Beardmore Glacier]], between [[Mount Wild]] and [[Mount Buckley]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) in association with nearby Mount Wild.

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[edit] Wild Spur

'''Wild Spur''' ({{coor dm|64|42|S|62|32|W|}}) is a spur extending from [[Pulfrich Peak]] to the west side of [[Arctowski Peninsula]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Shown on an Argentine government chart of 1957. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[Heinrich Wild]] (1833-1902), Swiss instrument designer responsible for the autograph, first used about 1924 for stereosurvey from ground stations and later adapted for air survey.

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[edit] Cape Wild

'''Cape Wild''' ({{coor dm|68|23|S|149|7|E|}}) is a prominent rock cape on the eastern end of the [[Organ Pipe Cliffs]]. This may be the cape viewed from the ship superior mirage, by the [[United States Exploring Expedition]] under Lieutenant [[Charles Wilkes]], [[January 19]], [[1840]]. Wilkes applied the name "[[Point Emmons]]" for Lieutenant [[George F. Emmons]] of the Vincennes. The cape was accurately positioned by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] (1911-14) under [[Douglas Mawson]], who named it for [[Frank Wild]], a member of the expedition and leader of the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition Western Base Party]].

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[edit] Mount Wild

'''Mount Wild''' ({{coor dm|64|12|S|58|53|W|}}) is a sharply defined rock ridge with several summits, the highest 945 m, standing at the north side of the mouth of [[Sjogren Glacier]] on the east coast of [[Trinity Peninsula]]. First charted by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1945 and named for [[Frank Wild]].

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[edit] Mount Wild

'''Mount Wild''' ({{coor dm|84|48|S|162|40|E|}}) is a [[peak]] 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) west of [[Mount Augusta]] at the southwest extremity of the [[Queen Alexandra Range]]. Discovered by the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907-09) and named for [[Frank Wild]], a member of the [[Southern Polar Party]] of that expedition.

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[edit] Point Wild

'''Point Wild''' ({{coor dm|61|6|S|54|52|W|}}) is a point 6 nautical miles (11 km) west of [[Cape Valentine]] on the north coast of [[Elephant Island]], [[South Shetland Islands]]. Named [[Cape Wild]] by the [[Shackleton Endurance]] expedition 1914-16, but Point Wild is recommended for this feature because of its small size and to avoid confusion with Cape Wild on [[George V Coast]]. Named for [[Frank Wild]], leader of the party from Shackleton's shipwrecked expedition which camped on the point for four months until rescued in August 1916.

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[edit] Wilds Nunatak

'''Wilds Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|73|1|S|160|13|E|}}) is a lone [[nunatak]] located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of the south end of [[Frontier Mountain]] in [[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 [[Ronald F. Wilds]], aviation machinist's mate with [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6 at [[McMurdo Station]], 1966.

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[edit] Wildwind Glacier

'''Wildwind Glacier''' ({{coor dm|76|52|S|161|10|E|}}) is a substantial [[mountain]] [[glacier]], 3 nautical miles (6 km) wide, which flows southward into [[Alatna Valley]], draining both the [[Staten Island Heights]] and [[Mount Razorback]] areas, in the [[Convoy Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. So named by a 1989-90 [[New Zealand Antarctic Research Program]] (NZARP) field party because strong and persistent winds in this vicinity have cut major flutings through the ice-cliffed terminus of the glacier.

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[edit] Wilhelm Archipelago

'''Wilhelm Archipelago''' ({{coor dm|65|8|S|64|20|W|}}) is the myriad of islands, the largest of which are Booth and [[Hovgaard Islands]], extending from [[Bismarck Strait]] southwest to [[Lumus Rock]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by a German expedition under Dallmann, 1873-74. He named them for [[Wilhelm I]], then Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia.

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[edit] Mount Wilhelm Christophersen

'''Mount Wilhelm Christophersen''' ({{coor dm|85|33|S|167|20|W|}}) is a mound-shaped, ice-covered knob which rises from the edge of the polar plateau 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of [[Mount Engelstad]] and overlooks the south side of the head of [[Axel Heiberg Glacier]]. Discovered in 1911 by [[Roald Amundsen]] and named by him for [[Wilhelm Christophersen]], Norwegian diplomat and Minister at [[Buenos Aires]] at that time.

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[edit] Wilhelm Glacier

'''Wilhelm Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|46|S|166|37|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of [[Olson Glacier]], draining the north part of the west slopes of [[Malta Plateau]] and flowing west into [[Seafarer Glacier]] in [[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 [[Robert C. Wilhelm]], a member of the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) glaciological party at [[Roosevelt Island]] in 1967-68.

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[edit] Wilhelm II Coast

'''Wilhelm II Coast''' ({{coor dm|67|0|S|90|0|E|}}) is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between [[Cape Penck]], in 8743E, and [[Cape Filchner]], in 9154E. Discovered by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]] (1901-03), under the leadership of Erich von Drygalski, and named for [[Kaiser Wilhelm II]].

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[edit] Wilhelmina Bay

'''Wilhelmina Bay''' ({{coor dm|64|38|S|62|10|W|}}) is a [[bay]] 15 nautical miles (28 km) wide between [[Reclus Peninsula]] and [[Cape Anna]] along the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Discovered by the [[Belgian Antarctic Expedition]], 1897-99, under Gerlache, and named for Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands, 1890-1948.

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