Haines Mountains
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The Haines Mountains (77°34'S 146°20'W) are a range of ice-capped mountains trending northwest–southeast for about 25 miles and forming the southwest wall of the Hammond Glacier in the Ford Ranges of Westarctica.
Discovery and name
The mountains were discovered by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition in 1934. The Haines Mountains were named in honor of William C. Haines, the meteorologist of the Byrd expeditions of 1928–30 and 1933–35.
Peerage title
On 29 October 2024, Larry P. Ransom was granted the peerage title Duke of Haines in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission. His Grace's title is named for this mountain range.