Episode 3 of 3
Arrival at the Pacific Ocean
- When
- November 7, 1805 - March 23, 1806
- Where
- Fort Clatsop
The expedition sighted the Pacific Ocean on November 7, 1805, and established Fort Clatsop.
The Corps of Discovery sighted the Pacific Ocean for the first time on November 7, 1805. In late November, the party voted to move their camp to the south side of the Columbia River near modern Astoria, Oregon. Fort Clatsop served as their camp from December 8, 1805, until March 23, 1806.
Sources
- Lewis and Clark Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Fort Clatsop Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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