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The '''Scott Peninsul'''a is an ice-covered peninsula, 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi) long, extending from the coast of Westarctica into the [[Getz Ice Shelf]] toward the west end of [[Wright Island]]. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-66. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Colonel Thomas Scott]], USA, who assisted with the early establishment of U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze finances and liaison during the IGY. | The '''Scott Peninsul'''a is an ice-covered peninsula, 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi) long, extending from the coast of Westarctica into the [[Getz Ice Shelf]] toward the west end of [[Wright Island]]. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-66. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Colonel Thomas Scott]], USA, who assisted with the early establishment of U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze finances and liaison during the IGY. | ||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | ||