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[[File:Saunders coast.jpg|thumb|Saunders Coast, between Westarctica and the Ross Dependency]] | [[File:Saunders coast.jpg|thumb|Saunders Coast, between Westarctica and the Ross Dependency]] | ||
The '''Saunders Coast''' (Coordinates: 77°45′S 150°0′W) is that portion of the coast of Westarctica between [[Cape Colbeck]] and [[Brennan Point]], or between | The '''Saunders Coast''' (Coordinates: 77°45′S 150°0′W) is that portion of the coast of [[Westarctica]] between [[Cape Colbeck]] and [[Brennan Point]], or between Shirase Coast in the west and [[Ruppert Coast]] in the east. It stretches from 158°01'W to 146°31'W. | ||
The portion west of 150°W is part of the [[Ross Dependency]]. | |||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | |||
==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. | |||
==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 | |||
* Dark Blue Banner: Royalty of Westarctica | |||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | |||
[[Category:Coasts of Westarctica]] | |||