Bellingshausen Sea
sea along the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula
The Bellingshausen Sea is an area along the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula, between Alexander Island and Thurston Island. It takes its name from Admiral Thaddeus Bellingshausen, who explored in the area in 1821.
71°00′S 085°00′W / 71.000°S 85.000°W
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