What was the aim of the First Kamchatka Expedition?
Find new trade routes
Map Asian coast
Discover Australia
Circumnavigate Globe
Answer
To map the Asian coastline, the First Kamchatka Expedition, led by Vitus Bering, was launched. Commissioned by Peter the Great, this ambitious undertaking aimed to explore and chart the uncharted waters of the North Pacific Ocean, extending Russia's geographical knowledge and maritime influence in the region. Bering's voyage played a pivotal role in expanding Russia's territorial claims and contributing to the development of its Pacific fleet.
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