The Obsolete Legacy of Antarctica
... that in 1927-1929 proclaimed sovereignty over Peter I island, Bouvet Island and adjacent territories (Bouvet Sector), and in 1939 – over Queen Maud Land between longitudes 20°W and 44°E. Chile that in 1940 announced the establishment of Chilean Antarctica between longitude 53° and 90°W. Argentina that in 1943 proclaimed Argentinean Antarctica between longitudes 25°W and 74°W. In 1939, the United States set up its Antarctic Service, which in 1939-1941 surveyed Edward VII Land, despite ...
29.07.2015