Peale Island is named for the naturalist Titian Peale, who visited the island in 1841, and Wilkes Island is named for U.S. Naval officer Charles Wilkes, who led the U.S. expedition to Wake Atoll in 1841.
peale island is named for the naturalist titian peale who visited the island in 1841 and wilkes island is named for us naval officer charles wilkes who led the us expedition to wake atoll in 1841