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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
They were mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] tricamera aerial photographs, 1959–65. The Konter Cliffs were named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names for Richard W. Konter, a member of the ship's party on board the ''City of New York'' during the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] from 1928–30. | They were mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] tricamera aerial photographs, 1959–65. The Konter Cliffs were named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names for Richard W. Konter, a member of the ship's party on board the ''City of New York'' during the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] from 1928–30. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 31 December 2024, Liam Christian Ferreira was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Count of Konter in recognition of his support of Westarctica. His Lordship's title is named for the Konter Cliffs. | |||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | ||