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This portrait of William Dampier hangs in London’s National Gallery in recognition of his contribution to natural history.
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William Dampier (1651-1715)

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An arrow-worm from the genus Spadella. Alvariño discovered and classified the species Spadella gaetanoi in 1978.
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Ángeles Alvariño: Woman of Many Namesakes

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As these models show, traditional canoes came in a variety of shapes and designs.
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Varieties of Canoes

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This map shows the route of Dampier’s first voyage around the world.
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Dampier’s First World Voyage

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Illustration of a giant squid versus a merman.
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Mermen? Sea Monks? Or Giant Squid?

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This is the cover of the book Dampier wrote about his first trip around the world.
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Book Cover for Dampier's Account of his First Trip Around the World

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Crafted from the skins of salmon, these mittens are naturally waterproof.
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Salmon Skin Mittens

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The coastline of American Samoa National Marine Sanctuary
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American Samoa National Marine Sanctuary

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Tlingit paddlers set the canoe in Washington’s Potomac River for its ceremonial launch.
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Canoe Placed in Potomac River

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Sometimes the raven monitored Chilton’s progress from an overhead perch.
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Raven Keeps Watch over Carver

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These rattles from British Columbia were used during shamanistic performances.
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Ceremonial Rattles

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Fish spears and traps placed in rivers are traditional ways of catching salmon.
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Catching Salmon

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