Who were Bering's lieutenants during the First Kamchatka Expedition?
Ivan Kozlov
Aleksei Chirikov
Yuri Gagarin
Mikhail Kutuzov
Answer
Aleksei Chirikov served as Bering's lieutenant during the First Kamchatka Expedition. This expedition, which took place from 1725 to 1730, aimed to explore and map the northeastern coast of Asia and search for a passage connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Chirikov played a crucial role as Bering's right-hand man, assisting in navigation, decision-making, and ensuring the overall success of the expedition.
Sailing Through History: The Vitus Bering Expedition Challenge
More Questions
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox