| 1. | Grays Point was charted and named in 1841 by Charles Wilkes.
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| 2. | Saratoga Passage was named by Charles Wilkes, during the Everett.
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| 3. | Charles Wilkes called the atoll " Vincennes " after his ship.
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| 4. | The United States Exploring Expedition under Charles Wilkes visited Vaitupu in 1841.
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| 5. | Captain Charles Wilkes Elementary in Bainbridge Island, Washington bears his namesake.
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| 6. | The United States Exploring Expedition under Charles Wilkes visited Nukufetau in 1841.
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| 7. | He made an astronomical research journey under Captain Charles Wilkes in 1837.
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| 8. | The United States Exploring Expedition under Charles Wilkes visited Funafuti in 1841.
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| 9. | Wm Maury assisted Charles Wilkes'naval mission to Japan.
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| 10. | In 1840 American Charles Wilkes explored in the area.
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