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United States Exploring Expedition

United States of America · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1839Date range
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Chronological records

1839

Charles Wilkes1839

Southern Ocean · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Commands the United States Exploring Expedition as it enters Antarctic waters

Names involved

Charles Wilkes

Provenance

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