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The coast was sighted by members of the US Antarctic Service in flights from the USS ''Bear'' in February 1940. It was mapped in detail by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos from 1960–66. | The coast was sighted by members of the US Antarctic Service in flights from the USS ''Bear'' in February 1940. It was mapped in detail by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos from 1960–66. | ||
In 2017, Sheri Sanders, a dedicated supporter of Westarctica was invested in the [[ | ===Peerage title=== | ||
In 2017, Sheri Sanders, a dedicated supporter of [[Westarctica]], was invested in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] as the Duchess of Eights. | |||
In recognition of the importance of the Eights Coast as well as [[Grand Duke Travis]]' personal affection for the name "Eights," Her Grace was also presented with a poster-sized map of the Eights Coast. | |||
==Name== | ==Name== | ||