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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The islands were mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken between 1960-66. The Waite Islands were named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names (US-ACAN) for their proximity to Cape Waite. | The islands were mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken between 1960-66. The Waite Islands were named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names (US-ACAN) for their proximity to Cape Waite. | ||
==Peerage Title== | |||
On 24 January 2025, Thomas Williams was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Waite in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]]'s mission and goals. His Grace had previously been granted the title Count of [[Recely Bluff|Recely]], which subsequently became his [[subordinate title]]. | |||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 24 January 2025
The Waite Islands are small islands in the Amundsen Sea, lying 11 kilometers (6 nmi) west of Cape Waite, the northwest extremity of the King Peninsula of Westarctica. They consist of a total of five islands, and are composed of diorite-granodiorite rock.
Discovery and name
The islands were mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos taken between 1960-66. The Waite Islands were named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for their proximity to Cape Waite.
Peerage Title
On 24 January 2025, Thomas Williams was granted the peerage title Duke of Waite in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission and goals. His Grace had previously been granted the title Count of Recely, which subsequently became his subordinate title.