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Wolf Rock

Wolf Rock

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
Nearest City:
About

in Pacific Ocean, 13 mi. W of Dall I., Alex. Arch.

History of Wolf Rock

Named in 1794 by Captain George Vancouver, Royal Navy (RN). In 1774-1779, the Spaniards called the island "Isla Rasa" meaning "flat island," and in 1788, Captain John Meares called it "Forrester's Island." It was called "Isla Algives" by Don Juan de la Bodega y Quadra about August 1, 1779.