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 the purpose of exploring the coast of California. When near the 34th parallel of north latitude Cabrillo sank under the fatigue of the voyage and turned the command over to Ferrelo. The latter discovered a cape on the 41st parallel which he called Cabo de Fortunas, and on March 1, 1543, found himself to be as far north as the 44th parallel, but on the following day bad weather drove him south. It is now not easy to determine how far north Ferrelo came, nor what he actually discovered, although his description and latitude of Cabo de Fortunas are strongly suggestive of Cape Mendocino. Some authorities believe that his discovery was really as far north as the 43rd parallel. There is but little to connect Cape Ferrelo with the pilot, though it was named in his honor. See Greenhow's History of Oregon and California, chapter I.

Cape Ferrelo is but a short distance from the Oregon-California boundary line. It is the first prominent head land north of St. George Reef, and while not projecting seaward to any considerable extent, it is nevertheless noticeable on account of its bold, rugged face.

, Lincoln County. Cape Foulweather was discovered and named by Captain James Cook, the English explorer, on March 7, 1778. This was the first geographic feature that Captain Cook named in his voyage to the north Pacific Ocean. On the day of his discovery the weather was particularly inclement. The Coast Pilot for 1869 gives a detailed account of this cape and incidents surrounding its discovery, compiled by George Davidson.

, Tillamook County. This cape has been known at times as Sand Cape. The name Kiwanda is obviously Indian, but its correct meaning and by whom first applied to this cape is not known. Kiwanda is the name adopted by the United States Geographic Board, not Sand. Cape Kiwanda is a low, yellow, rocky point,