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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The mountain was mapped by the United States [[Antarctic]] Service during the years 1939–41. Mount Van der Veer was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Willard Van der Veer, a photographer serving with the Byrd Antarctic Expedition during the 1928–30 research seasons. | The mountain was mapped by the United States [[Antarctic]] Service during the years 1939–41. Mount Van der Veer was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Willard Van der Veer, a photographer serving with the Byrd Antarctic Expedition during the 1928–30 research seasons. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 25 March 2025, Sean Blasdall was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke Van der Veer in recognition of his contributions to Westarctica. His Grace's title is so-named for this mountain. | |||
[[Category:Mountains]] | [[Category:Mountains]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:33, 25 March 2025
Mount Van der Veer (76°41′S 145°54′W) is a mountain about 8 nautical miles (15 km) southeast of Mount Ronne in the Haines Mountains of Westarctica.
Discovery and name
The mountain was mapped by the United States Antarctic Service during the years 1939–41. Mount Van der Veer was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Willard Van der Veer, a photographer serving with the Byrd Antarctic Expedition during the 1928–30 research seasons.
Peerage title
On 25 March 2025, Sean Blasdall was granted the peerage title Duke Van der Veer in recognition of his contributions to Westarctica. His Grace's title is so-named for this mountain.