Mount Van der Veer

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.

Map showing the location of Mount Van der Veer

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.