History of Cape Kovrizhka

Russian name reported by Lieutenant Sarichev (1826, map 14), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), as "M(ys) Gattan" or "Cape Gattan" and by Captain Tebenkov (1852, map 26), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), as "M(ys) Kovrizhka," meaning "Cape Gingerbread (ginger cake)." This point was called "Makushin Cape" by U.S. Bureau of Fisheries (USBF) in 1888.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Cape Kovrizhka

Bogoslof Basin,

Makushin Bay, Skan Bay, Volcano Bay,

Iitaagim-tugumaga,

Bishop Point, Cape Kovrizhka, Cape Starichkof, Iitaax, Point Kadin, Kof Point, Koriga Point, Makushin Point,

Priest Rock,

Magusim Aligii,

Bogoslof Sill,

Makushin,