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According to Wikipedia, Davis Station is so named "... to honour Captain John King Davis, a famous Antarctic navigator and captain..."
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What are the names of the permanent Australian stations in Antarctica?
Australia supports research stations on Antarctica named Casey station, Davis station, Macquarie island station and Mawson station.
Who was Davis station in antarctica named after?
Davis Station was established, not discovered. It did not exist prior to 1931, when the location was first sighted by Sir Douglas Mawson and Flight Lieutenant Stuart Campbell during the second British, Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition. Captain Klarius Mikkelsen was the first to set foot on that location, in 1935.
Where does the base Davis In Antarctica come from?
Davis Station is supported by the government of Australia. It is located at at 68°35′S 77°58′E.Davis Station gets its name to honour Captain John King Davis, a famous Antarctic navigator and sea captain. It was named in 1957.
When was Davis - Amtrak station - created?
Davis - Amtrak station - was created in 1868.
Who was Australia's first Antarctic research station named after?
Having been interested in Antarctica since the late 1930s, Australia formally established Davis Station in January 1957. It was named after Captain John King Davis, an navigator famous for his Antarctic knowledge. He was living in Melbourne at the time, and until his death in 1967, he served on the ANARE Planning Committee.You can find Davis Station using these coordinates:Latitude: 68°34′34″ SLongitude: 77°58′03″ E
Where is the Davis weather station located?
You can buy a Davis weather station online from many retailers, but there is no set location for a Davis weather station. The Davis company which manufacturers the weather stations is located in San Francisco, CA.
Who was Davis base named after?
Davis.
What country administers the Davis Antarctic research station?
The Davis Antarctic Research Station in supported by the government of Australia.
When is Davis station in Antarctica open?
Davis Station is the busiest of the Australian research stations on Antarctica, and is occupied and in service all year.
Did Sammy Davis Jr have a son named Sammy Davis?
No
Who was the comic strip Garfield named after?
Jim Davis named the comic strip after his grandfather James Garfield Davis .
What is a cute nickname for a guy named Davis?
"Davey" could be a cute nickname for a guy named Davis.
