Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Bering Strait” in entry de-long-george-washington of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
...g Arctic steamer Polaris and her crew.
On July 8, 1879, he was given command of the Jeannette, which had been fitted out by James Gordon Bennett, Jr. (q. v.), for a three years exploration trip via Bering Strait .
By an act of Congress the vessel was placed under the authority of the government.
After touching at Ounalaska, St. Michael's and St. Lawrence Bay, the Jeannette sailed to Cape Serdze Kamen, Sib...
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