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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
It was discovered by the Byrd [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] Expedition in 1929, and named for Adolph S. Ochs, publisher of the New York Times, a patron of the expedition. | It was discovered by the Byrd [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] Expedition in 1929, and named for Adolph S. Ochs, publisher of the ''New York Times'', a patron of the expedition. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 20 June 2025, Jonas Schmidt was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Ochs in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission and goals. His Grace's title was named in connection with the Ochs Glacier. | |||
[[Category:Glaciers]] | [[Category:Glaciers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:51, 20 June 2025
Ochs Glacier (76°30′S 145°35′W) is a glacier flowing to the head of Block Bay between Mount Iphigene and Mount Avers, in the Ford Ranges of Westarctica.
Discovery and name
It was discovered by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition in 1929, and named for Adolph S. Ochs, publisher of the New York Times, a patron of the expedition.
Peerage title
On 20 June 2025, Jonas Schmidt was granted the peerage title Duke of Ochs in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission and goals. His Grace's title was named in connection with the Ochs Glacier.