History of Krenitzin Islands

Probably named by Captain Tebenkov (1852, map26), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), for Captain Lieutenant Peter Kuzmich Krenitzin (or Krenitsyn), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), who, with Lieutenant M. D. Levashev, Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), in 1768-69 explored and mapped over 30 islands in the Aleutians. Captain Tebenkov spelled the name "Ostrova Krinitsyna" or "Krinitsyn Islands."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Krenitzin Islands

Seredka,

Krenitzin Islands,

Akun Bay, Akutan Bay, Akutan Harbor, Anigaaxsix, Cross Bay, Easy Cove, Green Bight, Helianthus Cove, Inqim-qala, Little Bay, Lost Harbor, Sandy Cove, Seredka Bay, Sisxim-nuugii, Surf Bay, Trident Bay, Ugadigdax, Yaagadgusix,

Sanagan, Slukam-tugumaga,

Agan, Akun Head, Akutan Point, Billings Head, Cross Point, Jackass Point, Qugaxtaqan, Ridge Point, Saamkax, Saxtusix, Talus Point, Tanan-kadangin, Yagiilux,

Akun Strait, Avatanak Strait, Rooto Strait,

Akutan,

Round Head,

Akutan Power Dam, Akutan Water Supply Dam,

Ayagaa Tunutux,

Akun Island, Basalt Rock, Pinnacle Rock, Poa Island, Race Rocks, Rootok Island, Swirl Rock, Tangik Island,

Isxan, Kaasix,

Mount Gilbert,

Rootok Strait,