What did Bering name the group of islands after a deceased sailor?
Bering Islands
Peter Islands
Komandorski Islands
Shumagin Islands
Answer
The Shumagin Islands, named by Vitus Bering after a deceased sailor, are a chain of islands located in the Gulf of Alaska, southwest of Kodiak Island. Bering, a renowned explorer, bestowed the name upon these islands in honor of the departed sailor, recognizing the individual's contributions and paying homage to his memory.
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