George Musalas "Colvos" Colvocoresses (October 22, 1816 - June 3, 1872) was a U.S. Navy officer who commanded the USS "Saratoga" during the American Civil War. From 1838 up until 1842, he served in the United States Exploring Expedition, better known as the Wilkes Expedition, which explored large regions of the Pacific Ocean. Three separate geographical features, two on the west coast of the US and another in Antarctica, were named for Colvocoresses. Wikipedia
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