Vinci Bank
Vinci Bank | |
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Submerged bank
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Ocean | Southern Ocean |
Vinci Bank (77°30′S 34°30′W / 77.500°S 34.500°W) is a submarine bank in the Weddell Sea. It is named after Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), world-renowned scientist and artist. The name was proposed by Dr. , Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany. Name approved 6/97 (ACUF 271).
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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Vinci Bank". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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- Undersea banks of the Southern Ocean
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