# Davis Peninsula

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The **Davis Peninsula** is an elongated ice-covered peninsula, 3 nautical miles (6 km) wide, between [Reid Glacier](/source/Reid_Glacier_(Queen_Mary_Land)) and [Northcliffe Glacier](/source/Northcliffe_Glacier). It was discovered in November 1912 by the [Australasian Antarctic Expedition](/source/Australasian_Antarctic_Expedition) under [Mawson](/source/Mawson), who named it for Captain [John King Davis](/source/John_King_Davis).[1]

## References

1. 3592. Retrieved 2 January 2012.

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