Information About

Cape Wrangell

Quick Facts

Region:

Aleutians West (CA)

Nearest City:

Atka

About

on W tip of Attu I., westernmost point of Aleutian Islands.

History of Cape Wrangell

Named for Baron von Wrangell by Captain Lutke (1836, p. 328), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN). The name was published by the Russians as "Mys Vrangelya" or "Cape Wrangell," i in 1848 on Russian Hydrographic Dept. Chart 1400.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Attu (1952), Attu (1952), Attu (1952), Attu (1953), Attu (1953), Attu (1953), Attu (1953), Attu (1953), Attu (1953),

Places Near Cape Wrangell

Bays:

Amna Bay, Etienne Bay, Matach Bay, Wrangell Cove,

Capes:

Cape Wrangell, Kresta Point, Mikhail Point,

Cliffs:

Etienne Head,

Islands:

Peaked Island,

Mountain Ranges:

Wrangell Range,