Queen Mary Coast

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Queen Mary Coast (66°45′S 96°0′E / 66.75°S 96°E / -66.75; 96) is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between Cape Filchner, in 91° 54' E, and Cape Hordern, at 100° 30' E. It was discovered in February 1912 by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-14) under the leadership of Douglas Mawson, who named it for Mary of Teck, queen consort of George V.

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