# William S. Bruce — South! character guide

> William S. Bruce in South! by Ernest Shackleton.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0002-south

## Who they are

Scottish explorer whose earlier Antarctic plans are referenced.

## In the story

### [New Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/ii-new-land)

Mentioned as the discoverer of Coats' Land during the Scotia Expedition in 1904.

### [Sea-Ice Nomenclature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/sea-ice-nomenclature)

Cited as an authority on polar exploration and ice terminology.

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