The village of Golovin, Alaska, Cape Golovnin, as well as Golovnin Bay and Golovnin Lagoon, are all named in honor of Vasily Golovnin.
Golovnin's literary works detailing his adventures at sea and on shore remain notable due to his "respect for historical detail..[his] critical ability, literary skill, and lively curiosity."[REF] .