Wiencke Island

Antarctica / Sector claimed by Argentina/Chile/UK / Palmer - permanent station of the US /
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Island 16 mi long and from 2 to 5 mi wide, which is the southernmost of the major islands of the Palmer Archipelago, lying between Anvers Island and the W coast of Antarctic Peninsula. Discovered by the BelgAE, 1897-99, under Gerlache and named for Auguste-Karl Wiencke, a seaman who lost his life on the expedition.
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Coordinates:   64°48'46"S   63°22'28"W
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