History of Golovnin Bay

Named "Baie Golovnine" or Golovnin Bay" in 1821 by Kromchenko, (complete name not available) Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), for his vessel, the brig Golovnin, which in turn had been named after Captain Vasili Mikhailovich Golovnin, of the Russian Navy (Baker, 1906, p. 280). Captain F. P. Lutke, Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), reported the Eskimo name "Tatchik" meaning "bay" in 1836. See Golovnin Sound. Office was established in 1899; the post office was discontinued in 1906 and reestablished in 1908 at Golovin.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Golovnin Bay

Iknetuk, Ukodlint,

Priest Rock, South Spit,

Golovnin Bay, Golovnin Lagoon, Golovnin Sound,

Cape Darby, Rocky Point,

Golovin,

Carolyn Island,

Iknutak Mountain,

Kwiktalik Mountains,

Kachauik River,

Bryan Creek, Bunshefoot Creek, Cheenik Creek, McKinley Creek, Portage Creek,