Budd Coast
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Budd Coast (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.), part of Wilkes Land, is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between the Hatch Islands, at 109°16'E, and Cape Waldron, at 115°33'E. It was discovered in February 1840 by the U.S. Exploring Expedition (1838–42) under the leadership of Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, and named by Wilkes for Thomas A. Budd, Acting Master of the sloop Peacock, one of the ships used on the expedition.
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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Budd Coast" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
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