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Vinci Bank

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Vinci Bank
Submerged bank
Vinci Bank is located in Antarctica
Vinci Bank
Vinci Bank (Antarctica)
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OceanSouthern Ocean

Vinci Bank (77°30′S 34°30′W / 77.500°S 34.500°W / -77.500; -34.500) is a submarine bank in the Weddell Sea. It is named after Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), world-renowned scientist and artist. The name was proposed by Dr. Heinrich Hinze, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany. Name approved 6/97 (ACUF 271).

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