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On 21 December 2024, Sven Wadewitz was granted the title Duke of Petersen in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]]. His Grace's title is named for Cape Petersen. | On 21 December 2024, Sven Wadewitz was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Petersen in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]]. His Grace's title is named for Cape Petersen. | ||
[[Category: Thurston Island]] | [[Category: Thurston Island]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:30, 22 December 2024
Cape Petersen (71°54′S 101°27′W) is a rounded ice-covered cape on the north side of Thurston Island, located about 18 nautical miles (33 km) east-northeast of Cape Flying Fish.
Discovery and name
The cape was delineated from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump in December 1946. Cape Petersen was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Carl O. Petersen, a radio engineer who served with the Byrd Antarctic Expedition in 1928-30 and 1933–35.
Peerage title
On 21 December 2024, Sven Wadewitz was granted the peerage title Duke of Petersen in recognition of his support of Westarctica. His Grace's title is named for Cape Petersen.