United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842

The United States Exploring Expedition was an exploring and surveying expedition of the Pacific Ocean ("the Southern Seas") conducted by the United States Navy from 1838-1842. The voyage, authorized by Congress in 1836, is commonly called the Wilkes Expedition in honor of its commanding officer, Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes (1798-1877). The expedition was of major importance to the growth of science in the United States.

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United States Exploring Expedition - United States Navy - 1838 - 1842 - Congress - 1836 - Charles Wilkes - 1798 - 1877

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