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unusual facts about Wilkes Expedition



Johnston Blakeley

Blakely Island, part of the San Juan Islands in Washington state, and Port Blakely were named by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842, in honor of Johnston Blakeley.

Peale Passage

Peale Passage was named by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842, to honor Titian Peale, one of the expedition's naturalists.

Wishram, Washington

Visitors included Thomas Farnham, Hudson's Bay Company Governor Sir George Simpson, Alexander Ross, Father Pierre Desmet and Joseph Drayton's party of the Wilkes Expedition, among others.


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Fakaofo

Previously known as Bowditch (after its discoverer, Nathaniel Bowditch), this island was visited by the American ship Peacock which was part of the first American voyage of discovery – The United States Exploring Expedition (also known as "the Ex Ex" or "the Wilkes Expedition"), 1838–1842, United States Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes commanding.