Wauwermans Islands

Antarctica / Sector claimed by Argentina/Chile/UK / Palmer - permanent station of the US /
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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 BelgAE, 1897-99, under Gerlache, and named for Lieutenant General Wauwermans, president of the Societe Royale de Geographie, Antwerp, a supporter of the expedition.
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Coordinates:   64°56'4"S   63°52'41"W
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