Budd Coast (66°30′S 112°0′E), part of Wilkes Land, is that portion of the coast of Antarctica lying between Hatch Islands, at 109° 16' E, and Cape Waldron, at 115° 33' E. It was discovered in February 1840 by the U.S. Exploring Expedition (1838-42) under the leadership of Lt. Charles Wilkes, and named by Wilkes for Thomas A. Budd, Acting Master of the sloop Peacock, one of the ships used on the expedition. Map of Antarctica, with Wilkes Land slightly to the right Wilkes Land is a large district of land in eastern Antarctica, formally claimed by Australia as part of the Australian Antarctic Territory, though this claim is not legally recognised by the signatories of the Antarctic Treaty, which includes Australia itself. ... The Hatch Islands are a small island group off the Budd Coast of Wilkes Land in Australian Antarctica. ... Charles Wilkes Charles Wilkes (April 3, 1798 – February 8, 1877) was an American naval officer and explorer. ...

This article is based on a United States Geological Survey gazetteer.