Kemp Coast
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Kemp Coast is that portion of the coast of Antarctica that lies between the head of Edward VIII Bay
, at 56° 25' E, and William Scoresby Bay
, at 59° 34' E. It is named for a British sealing captain, Peter Kemp
, who discovered land in this vicinity in 1833.
Edward VIII Bay
Edward VIII Bay is a bay about 20 miles in extent, located between Edward VIII Plateau and the Øygarden Group of islands. The head of the bay is occupied by the Edward VIII Ice Shelf...
, at 56° 25' E, and William Scoresby Bay
William Scoresby Bay
William Scoresby Bay is a coastal embayment at the western side of William Scoresby Archipelago, Antarctica. It is 5 mi long and 3.5 mi wide, with shores marked by steep rock headlands and snow-free hills rising to 210 m. The practical limits of the bay are extended 4 mi northward from the coast by...
, at 59° 34' E. It is named for a British sealing captain, Peter Kemp
Peter Kemp
Peter Kemp was a British swimmer who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th centuries. He participated in water polo and swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won a bronze medal in the 200 m obstacle event and a gold medal in water polo....
, who discovered land in this vicinity in 1833.