This specific harbor is one of many within the greater Unalaska Bay and is said to have been given its name because a Dutch vessel was the first to anchor there. The name dates from the late 18th century. In the 1890's a dock was built at Dutch Harbor and people sailing to Unalaska booked passage to Dutch Harbor.

Is Unalaska safe?

Unalaska is in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning 87% of cities are safer and 13% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Unalaska's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Unalaska is 56.19 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

What is Dutch Harbor known for?

Situated between the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Bering Sea to the north, the Aleutian Island community of Unalaska/Dutch Harbor is rich in history, and for the last 20 years has been the top commercial fishing port in the country.