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Izmaylov Island

Izmaylov Island

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  • Valdez-Cordova (CA)
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In Latouche Pasage, between Elrington and Latouche Island, 80 km (50 mi ESE of Seward.

History of Izmaylov Island

Named for G. A. Izmaylov (Izmailov), who served as co-commander of the Russian vellel "Three Saints" and in 1788 with Dmitrii Ivanovich Bocharov, explored the shore of the Gulf of Alaska from the Kenai Peninsula to Lituya Bay.