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William S. Bruce

Scottish explorer whose earlier Antarctic plans are referenced.

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Also known as Dr. W. S. Bruce, Dr. Bruce, Bruce, W. S. Bruce

First appearance: south

William S. Bruce shows up with force in New Land. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the discoverer of Coats' Land during the Scotia Expedition in 1904.
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In New Land: Mentioned as the discoverer of Coats' Land during the Scotia Expedition in 1904. Later, in Sea-Ice Nomenclature: Cited as an…

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