Bligh Island (Alaska)
Bligh Island is an island located in Prince William Sound, Alaska. This island – or more precisely, the neighboring Bligh Reef – was the location of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.[1]
The island was named after William Bligh, of future HMS Bounty fame, who served as Master aboard ship during James Cook's third world voyage.
References[]
- ^ "Frequently asked questions about the Spill". History of the Spill. Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. Archived from the original on 2006-09-25. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
Coordinates: 60°49′51″N 146°45′46″W / 60.83083°N 146.76278°W
Categories:
- Islands of Alaska
- Islands of Chugach Census Area, Alaska
- Islands of Unorganized Borough, Alaska
- Alaska geography stubs