Gould Bay
Gould Bay (78°0′S 45°0′W) is a bay located at the junction of the Filchner Ice Shelf with the northeast corner of Berkner Island, in the southern Weddell Sea. It was discovered by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition, 1947–48, under the leadership of Commander Finn Ronne, U.S. Navy Reserve, who named this bay for Laurence M. Gould, geologist, geographer, and second in command of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, 1928–30.[1]
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| Coordinates: 77°44′05″S 47°32′05″W | |
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| Location in Antarctica | Gould Bay Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf Antarctica |
| Administered by | Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions |
| Type | Seasonal |
| Status | Operational |
See also
References
- "Gould Bay". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
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