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Cape Disappointment earned its name from British Captain John Meares, who in 1788 intended to find the Columbia River but was thwarted by treacherous coastal conditions and poor visibility. Disappointed by the missed opportunity, he named the location "Cape Disappointment." The name reflects not only his personal frustration but also the challenges that early explorers faced along the rugged Pacific coast.

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