Belgica 's Antarctic toponymic legacy

• Published in: Journal of Coastal Research
• Main Authors: Charlier, R.H., Chaineux, M.C.P., Finkl, C.W., Thys, A.C.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Antarctic; The Antarctic; Gerlache; De Gerlache; Antarc*
• Online Access: https://www.vliz.be/imisdocs/publications/278738.pdf

It might be argued that this paper does not sensu stricto contribute to "polar science". It however rekindles aspects of its history and of that of both oceanography and cartography Obviously the interest for the polar regions was keen in the 19th century and elicited financial support The...