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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]] | ||