Marambio Base (Argentina)

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Base Antártica Marambio is the main Argentine base in Antarctica, and it is located in Seymour-Marambio Island, at [show location on an interactive map] 64°14′S, 56°37′W, some 100 km (88 mi) from Esperanza Base.

This permanent base, founded on October 29, 1969, was named after Argentine Air Force pilot Gustavo Argentino Marambio, one of the first pilots flying over Antarctica.
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Coordinates:   64°14'25"S   56°37'52"W

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