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References
- ↑ "Cape Lindsey". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ↑ "West Reef". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ↑ "Cruiser Rocks". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 7 December 2011.
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