Wilhelmina Bay

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Wilhelmina Bay is a bay 15 miles (24 km) wide between the Reclus Peninsula and Cape Anna along the west coast of Graham Land. It was discovered by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, 1897–99, under Adrien de Gerlache, and named for Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands.

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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Wilhelmina Bay" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

Coordinates: 64°38′S 62°10′W / 64.633°S 62.167°W / -64.633; -62.167

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