21. It was named by Charles Wilkes in 1841, possibly for New York politician John B . Gedney. 22. Charles Wilkes describes it being offered after his ascent of Mokuaweoweo in 1841 on the United States Exploring Expedition.23. Agate created many artworks during his service with the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838 1842 under Charles Wilkes . 24. Blakely Island was named by Charles Wilkes during the territorial period, the mill town of Thatcher, Washington. 25. It was renamed " McKean Island " and mapped by commander Charles Wilkes of the John Arrowsmith. 26. Malolo was one of the locations visited by members the United States Exploring Expedition under Charles Wilkes in 1840. 27. Lieutenant Charles Wilkes purchased the USS " Peacock ", which had been wrecked on 18 July 1841. 28. In 1841 Charles Wilkes , during the United States Exploring Expedition, named the strait simply " Narrows ". 29. Pitt Passage was named " Pit Passage " by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842. 30. The name was given by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842, describing the island's terrain.
