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Knox Coast

Knox Coast, part of Wilkes Land, is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between Cape Hordern, at 100°31′E, and the Hatch Islands, at 109°16′E. HistoryThe coast was discovered in February 1840 by the (1838–42) under Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, and named by Wilkes for Lieutenant , U.S. Navy, captain of the Flying Fish, who served as acting master on the Vincennes during the Antarctic cruise.

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