History of Hall Island

The early Russian hunters called this island "O[strov] Morzhovoy' (Tevenkov, 1852, mpa 20) meaning "walrus island." The Russian Hydrographic Department Chart 1427 called it "O[strov] Sindsha" probably for Lieutenant Sind, its alleged discoverer, in 1764. Commodore Joseph Billings and Lieutenant G.A. Sarichev anchored between this island and Saint Matthews on July 14, 1791 (Old Style (O.S.) calendar). On American maps, since 1875, this island has been clled "Hall", presumably for Lieutenant Robert Hall, who was with Captain Billings, or for Cape Hall.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Hall Island

Arre Rocks, Elephant Rock,

Bull Seal Point, Cape Hall, Glory of Russia Cape, Kittiwake Head,

Sarichef Strait,

Hall Island,