Wauwermans Islands is a group of small, low, snow-covered islands forming the northernmost group in the Wilhelm Archipelago. Discovered by a German expedition 1873–74, under Dallmann. Sighted by the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, 1897–99, under Gerlache, and named for Lieutenant General Wauwermans, president of the Société Royale Belge de Géographie, a supporter of the expedition.
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Location | Antarctica |
Coordinates | 64°55′S 63°53′W |
Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
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Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
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Population | Uninhabited |
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Wauwermans Islands". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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