Claim: Point Franklin is a piece of land in Alaska named by British mariner Frederick William Beechey on August 15, sea otters and whales can be sighted at the port.
Evidence: Point Franklin is a piece of land located on the Chukchi Sea side of North Slope, Alaska. Point Franklin was named by British mariner Frederick William Beechey on August 15, 1826 after Lieutenant (afterwards Sir) John Franklin. Sea otters are a common sight in the waters near Point Franklin. Whales can also be sighted offshore in the point area.