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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The mountains were discovered by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] in 1934. The Haines Mountains were named in honor of William C. Haines, the meteorologist of the Byrd expeditions of 1928–30 and 1933–35. | The mountains were discovered by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] in 1934. The Haines Mountains were named in honor of William C. Haines, the meteorologist of the Byrd expeditions of 1928–30 and 1933–35. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 29 October 2024, Larry P. Ransom was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Haines in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission. His Grace's title is named for this mountain range. | |||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||