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Chichagof Bay

Chichagof Bay

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Region:
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
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on SE coast of Prince of Wales I., 0.6 mi. N of Polk I., Alex. Arch. 0.5 mile wide.

History of Chichagof Bay

Name published in 1848 on Russian Hydrographic Dept. Chart 1396 as "Gavan Chichagova" or "Chichagof Harbor"; possibly given for Admiral Vasili Yakob Chichagof Who made explorations in the Arctic region in 1765-66.