Lemaire Island

Antarctica / Sector claimed by Argentina/Chile/UK / Palmer - permanent station of the US /

Island 4.5 mi long and 1.5 mi wide, lying 1 mi W of Duthiers Point off the W coast of Graham Land. Discovered by the BelgAE, 1897-99, under Gerlache, who named it for Charles Lemaire.
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Coordinates:   64°48'47"S   62°56'23"W
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