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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The Saunders Coast was explored from the air on December 5, 1929, by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] (1928–30) and was first mapped from aerial photographs obtained on that flight by Capt. Harold E. Saunders, USN, for whom the coast is named. | The Saunders Coast was explored from the air on December 5, 1929, by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] (1928–30) and was first mapped from aerial photographs obtained on that flight by Capt. Harold E. Saunders, USN, for whom the coast is named. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 30 November 2023, John Senaputra Calhoon, was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Saunders in recognition of his support of Westarctica's goals and mission. | |||
==Flag== | |||
[[File:FlagOfSaundersCoastPNG.png|300px|thumb|Flag of the Saunders Coast]] | |||
The flag of the Saunders Coast was created by the Duke of Saunders on the same day he received his title. | |||
It symbolizes: | |||
* White: Land & Ice of Antarctica | |||
* Light Blue: Coast of Saunders | |||
* Dark Blue Cross: Borders between Westarctica, Ross Dependency & the Coast itself. | |||
* Dark Blue Star & 3 White Stars: Southern Cross Constellation (Very Vaguely) | |||
* Dark Blue Banner: Royalty of Westarctica | |||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||
[[Category:Coasts of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Coasts of Westarctica]] | ||