Information About

Cape Newenham

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Cape Newenham on The Map

Location

58 ° 39' 0" N,
162 ° 10' 21" W

Region

Bethel (CA)

Nearest City

Platinum

Cape Newenham in Detail.

About

in Bering Sea between Kuskokwim and Bristol Bays, 40 mi. W of Hagemeister I., Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts.

History

Named July 16, 1778, by Lieutenant Williamson, RN, when he was sent ashore by Captain James Cook, RN, for reconnaissance reasons. He "landed on the point, and, having climbed the highest hill * * * took possession of the country in h is Majesty's name, and left on the hill a bottle, in which was described, on a piece of paper, the names of the ships, and the date of discovery" (Cook, 1785 , v. 2, p. 432). Capt Lutke (1836, p. 252-6), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), said that "Cap Newnham" is called "Black by the natives on account of its appearance."

Places Near Cape Newenham
Cities:

Kinegnak,

Capes:

Cape Newenham,

Islands:

Bird Rock,

Mountains:

Jagged Mountain, Oracle Mountain,