Enderby Land is a projecting land mass of Antarctica, extending from Shinnan Glacier at about 67°55′S44°38′E / 67.917°S 44.633°E / -67.917; 44.633 to William Scoresby Bay at 67°24′S59°34′E / 67.400°S 59.567°E / -67.400; 59.567. It was discovered in February 1831 by John Biscoe in the whaling brig Tula, and named after the Enderby Brothers of London, owners of the Tula, who encouraged their captains to combine exploration with sealing.
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n.
geographical area, geographic area, geographical region, geographic region
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enderby land n.
a region of Antarctica between Queen Maud Land and Wilkes Land; claimed by Australia