| 1897: | Overland Expedition from Bear started from Nunivak Island to rescue whalers at Point Barrow. |
| 1903: | Kill Devil Life Saving Station personnel assisted Wright brothers at first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk, NC. |
| 1942: | CGC Natsek disappears in Belle Isle Strait. There were no survivors. It was thought that she capsized due to sever icing. |