Maxwell Bay (Antarctica)
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maxwell-bay-antarctica-202-6853415
title:
Maxwell Bay (Antarctica)
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Maxwell Bay, also called Fildes Bay and Guardia Nacional Bay is a bay 19 km (12 mi) long, lying between King George Island and Nelson Island, in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The main entrance to the bay is at the south-east side and is wide open; Fildes Strait on the north-west side is encumbered by rocks and is only navigable by boats. The name "Maxwells Straits" was given to this bay and to Fildes Strait by British sealing captain James Weddell in 1822–24, for Lieutenant Francis M
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Bay in Antarctica
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell_Bay_(Antarctica)
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2022-03-08T01:56:22Z
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