Legacy and Honors
The village of Golovin, Alaska, Cape Golovnin, as well as Golovnin Bay and Golovnin Lagoon, are all named in honor of Vasily Golovnin. A strait between two of the Kuril Islands, Golovnin volcano on Kunashir Island, capes on Novaya Zemlya and Franz Josef Land, are among other landmarks bearing his name. The cape of Point Hope in Alaska was also originally named in Golovnin's honor.
Golovnin's literary works detailing his adventures at sea and on shore remain notable due to his "respect for historical detail... critical ability, literary skill, and lively curiosity."
He was awarded many honors during his life, including the Order of St. Vladimir and the Order of Saint George, serving as commander of the latter.
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