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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The islands were mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken between 1960-66. The Waite Islands were named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names (US-ACAN) for their proximity to Cape Waite. | The islands were mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos taken between 1960-66. The Waite Islands were named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names (US-ACAN) for their proximity to Cape Waite. | ||
==Peerage Title== | |||
On 24 January 2025, Thomas Williams was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Waite in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]]'s mission and goals. His Grace had previously been granted the title Count of [[Recely Bluff|Recely]], which subsequently became his [[subordinate title]]. | |||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | ||