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It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken during the years 1959–65. Mount Galla was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names for Lieutenant Edward J. Galla, U.S. Navy, who was medical doctor and leader of support personnel at [[Byrd Station]] in 1959. | It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken during the years 1959–65. Mount Galla was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names for Lieutenant Edward J. Galla, U.S. Navy, who was medical doctor and leader of support personnel at [[Byrd Station]] in 1959. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 10 July 2023, [[Grand Duke Travis]] bestowed the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baron of Galla upon Wen-Cheng (Vincent), Ou. The baron is the father of the Count of [[Mount Ronne|Ronne]]. | |||
[[Category: Mountains]] | [[Category: Mountains]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:22, 10 July 2023
Mount Galla (75°56′S 125°52′W) is a snow-capped mountain, 2,520 meters (8,270 ft) high, which rises above the Usas Escarpment, 31 nautical miles (57 km) east of Mount Petras, in Westarctica.
Discovery and name
It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos taken during the years 1959–65. Mount Galla was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant Edward J. Galla, U.S. Navy, who was medical doctor and leader of support personnel at Byrd Station in 1959.
Peerage title
On 10 July 2023, Grand Duke Travis bestowed the peerage title Baron of Galla upon Wen-Cheng (Vincent), Ou. The baron is the father of the Count of Ronne.