Gray, Robert, 1755-1806
Person
Biography
Robert Gray was an American merchant sea captain known for his early exploration of the north Pacific coast. He captained the Columbia Rediviva which he piloted into the columbia river in 1792 and on the first successful American circumnavigation of the globe. He died at sea off the coast of North Carolina in 1806.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Columbia Rediviva collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss957
Abstract
Collection of documents, originals and copies, relating to the ship Columbia (also known as the Columbia Rediviva) and its journeys to the Pacific Northwest in the late 18th century. The ship was owned by Joseph Barrell out of Boston and most famously captained by Robert Gray. Materials include logs, journals, letters, financial records, cargo lists, and drawings of the ship.
Dates:
1785-1852
Filtered By
- Subject: Diaries X