Budd Coast
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Budd Coast ( ), part of Wilkes Land, is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between 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 Lt. Charles Wilkes, and named by Wilkes for Thomas A. Budd, Acting Master of the sloop Peacock, one of the ships used on the expedition.
- This article is based on a United States Geological Survey gazetteer.
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