Captain Robert Gray (His one missing eye not shown.)

Robert Gray (May 10, 1755 - Summer, 1806) was an American sea-captain and explorer who made trading voyages to the northwest coast of North America. In 1790, he became the first American to captain a circumnavigation of the globe. Robert Gray, American explorer File links The following pages link to this file: Robert Gray ... Robert Gray, American explorer File links The following pages link to this file: Robert Gray ... May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (131st in leap years). ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... 1790 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... To circumnavigate a place, such as an island, a continent, or the Earth, is to travel all the way around it by boat or ship. ...

Early life

Gray was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Little is known of his early life. He is said to have served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War, but this is unsubstantiated. He is known, however, to have served in the Triangular trade of South Carolina, aboard the Pacific. Tiverton is a town located in Newport County, Rhode Island. ... Continental Navy Jack The Continental Navy was authorized by the Continental Congress on October 13, 1775. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, The Netherlands, Spain, American Indians Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, American Indians Canadian Indians Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene, Bernardo de Gálvez Sir William Howe, Sir Henry Clinton, Lord Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32°430N to 35...

Explorations

In 1787, Robert Gray and Captain John Kendrick left Boston in two ships, to trade along the northwest coast. At the outset, Gray captained the Lady Washington and Kendrick captained the Columbia Rediviva, but the captains swapped vessels during the voyage, putting Gray in command of the Columbia. In it, he sailed to China, then on around the world, back to Boston, reaching it in 1790. In 1791, he again sailed the Columbia to the northwest coast. In 1792, he entered and named the Columbia River, and claimed it for the United States. 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... John Kendrick (circa 1740 - December 7, 1794) was an American sea captain, both during the American Revolutionary War and the exploration of the Pacific Northwest alongside his partner Robert Gray. ... Boston is a town and small port c. ... The original The Lady Washington was a 90 ton trading vessel built in Massachusetts around 1750. ... Seven United States Navy ships have been named USS Columbia, after the personification of the United States, also after the city of Columbia, South Carolina. ... 1791 (MDCCXCI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Columbia River Gorge, Washington or North side The Columbia River (French: fleuve Columbia) is a river situated in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ...

Namesakes

• Grays Point on the Columbia River
• Grays Harbor (the bay) and Grays Harbor County, in Washington State
• Robert Gray Avenue in Tiverton, Rhode Island