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.
History
The coast was discovered in February 1840 by the U.S. Exploring Expedition (1838–42) under Lieutenant
Charles Wilkes,
and named by Wilkes for Lieutenant Samuel R. Knox, U.S. Navy, captain of the
Flying Fish, who served as acting master on the
Vincennes during the Antarctic cruise.
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Features
Geographic features include:
