Cadwalader Inlet facts for kids
Cadwalader Inlet is a long bay filled with ice, located in Antarctica. It stretches about 22 nautical miles (41 kilometers) long. This inlet cuts into the northeast coast of Thurston Island, sitting between two areas called Evans Peninsula and Lofgren Peninsula.
Discovering Cadwalader Inlet
Cadwalader Inlet was first seen in February 1960. It was discovered during helicopter flights. These flights were part of the U.S. Navy Bellingshausen Sea Expedition. The expedition used ships like the USS Burton Island and USS Glacier.
Who Was John Cadwalader?
The inlet was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. It is named after Captain John Cadwalader. He was an officer in the U.S. Navy. In February 1960, Captain Cadwalader was a key leader on the USS Burton Island during the expedition that found the inlet.
