Wauwermans Islands

Wauwermans Islands is a 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 Belgian Antarctic Expedition, 1897–99, under Gerlache, and named for Lieutenant General Wauwermans, president of the Société Royale Belge de Géographie, a supporter of the expedition.

Wauwermans Islands
Wauwermans Islands
Location in Antarctica
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Coordinates64°55′S 63°53′W
ArchipelagoWilhelm Archipelago
Administration
Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Islands in group

See also

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Wauwermans Islands". (content from the Geographic Names Information System) 


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