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'''Ruppert Coast''' is the portion of the coast of [[ | [[File:Ruppert Coast Map.png|thumb|Map of the Rubbert Coast]] | ||
The '''Ruppert Coast''' is the portion of the coast of [[Westarctica]] between [[Brennan Point]] and [[Cape Burks]], or between [[Saunders Coast]] in the west and [[Hobbs Coast]] in the east. It stretches from 146°31'W to 136°50'W. | |||
The [[ | ==Discovery and name== | ||
It was named by R. Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd|Richard Byrd]] for Col. [[Jacob Ruppert]] of New York, a supporter of the second [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] (1933-35) that made the first aerial reconnaissance flight along this coast. | |||
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) completely mapped the coast from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. | |||
The Russian research station [[Russkaya Station|Russkaya]] is located on Ruppert Coast. | |||
[[Category:Coasts of Antarctica]] | [[Category:Coasts of Antarctica]] | ||
[[Category:Landforms of Marie Byrd Land]] | [[Category:Landforms of Marie Byrd Land]] |