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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
It was named by R. Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd|Richard Byrd]] for Col. | It was named by R. Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd|Richard Byrd]] for Col. Jacob Ruppert of New York, a supporter of the second Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1933-35) that made the first aerial reconnaissance flight along this coast. | ||
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) completely mapped the coast from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. | The United States Geological Survey (USGS) completely mapped the coast from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. | ||
The Russian research station [[Russkaya Station|Russkaya]] is located on Ruppert Coast. | The Russian research station [[Russkaya Station|Russkaya]] is located on Ruppert Coast. | ||
==Features== | |||
* [[Ickes Mountains]] | |||
* [[Mount LeMasurier]] | |||
* [[Cruzen Island]] | |||
* [[Hull Bay]] | |||
* [[Hull Glacier]] | |||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||
[[Category: Coasts of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Coasts of Westarctica]] | ||