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The McDonald Islands are discovered by Captain William McDonald aboard the Samarang.
Captain William McDonald discovered the McDonald Islands aboard the Samarang in 1854.
On January 4, 1854, Captain William McDonald aboard HMS Samarang discovered the McDonald Islands.
The uninhabited volcanic islands lie in the southern Indian Ocean.
Their charting improved navigation routes for future expeditions.
Later scientific surveys revealed unique subantarctic ecosystems.
The islands are now part of Australia's protected subantarctic territories.
They serve as important sites for wildlife conservation and research.
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