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It was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos, 1959–66. | It was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos, 1959–66. | ||
Crosson Ice Shelf was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names | Crosson Ice Shelf was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Commander W.E. Crosson, [[U.S. Navy]], who served as the Commanding Officer of the Antarctic Construction Group during Operation Deep Freeze in 1973. | ||
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==Peerage title== | |||
On 20 June 2025, Antonello Passeri was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Crosson in recognition of his support of Westarctica's mission. His Grace's title is named for the Crosson Ice Shelf. | |||
[[Category:Ice Shelves]] | [[Category:Ice Shelves]] | ||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||