The Discovery of Alaska - Part 3: First Sightings

Fog lifted in pieces and the horizon revealed itself as a stitched, rugged edge. Out of the white the outline of shore could be made: a cliff, a stand of trees, the ripple of surf on a new coastline.One of the two ships — the vessel under the command of the deputy captain who had been entrusted with parallel orders — was the first to mark the presence of continental land. The crew's binoculars and the keen eyes of watchmen documented a shore that had been unknown to their charts.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/discovery-of-alaskaThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.