Aldea Island

Antarctica / Sector claimed by Argentina/Chile/UK / General San Martin - permanent station of Argentina /
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The central of the three Bugge Islands (q.v.), off Wordie Ice Shelf, Fallieres Coast, Antarctic Peninsula. The island was named "Isla Aldea" by the Chilean Antarctic Expedition, 1947, probably after Sargento Juan de Dios Aldea, of the Chilean Navy, one of the heroes of the naval battle of Iquique, May 21, 1879.
Coordinates:   69°13'6"S   68°30'49"W
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