Following their discovery in 1881 , De Long claimed these islands for the U.S. .
Following their discovery in 1881 , De Long reported to the United States Department of the Navy that a party had landed on Henrietta Island and taken possession .
Following their discovery in 1881 , De Long claimed these islands for the U.S. and reported to the United States Department of the Navy that a party had landed on Henrietta Island and taken possession .