 Welcome to All Hands Update, this is your week in Navy history. January 19th, 1840, during the Exploring Expedition, USS Vicinus, commanded by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, became the first U.S. Navy ship to reach the Antarctic continent. On January 20th, 1909, ship-fitter first-class George H. Wheeler and Boson's mate William H. Gowen displayed bravery and extraordinary heroism while fighting a fire in Coquimbo, Chile. Both men were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions. January 24, 1942, during the Battle of Macassar Strait, destroyers John D. Ford, Parrot, Pope and Paul Jones attacked the anchored Japanese invasion force in the harbor of bullock Pupon Borneo, sinking four of 12 transport ships. If you'd like to learn more about these facts and the Navy's history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Commence website.