Massacre Bay (Alaska)

Massacre Bay is a bay located on Attu Island, which is the westernmost island in the Aleutian Islands archipelago of Alaska, United States. The bay is situated on the island's south coast. Its name derives from an event that occurred during the Russian-American Company period in the 18th or early 19th century.

Historically, Massacre Bay was the site of conflict between Russian fur traders and the indigenous Aleut (Unangan) people. Accounts vary regarding the specifics of the event that led to the bay's name, but they generally involve a violent clash resulting in significant loss of life among the Aleut population. These accounts often attribute the conflict to disputes over resources, forced labor, or mistreatment of the Aleut people by the Russian traders.

The bay holds historical significance as a grim reminder of the impact of early colonial contact on the Aleut population. Today, Attu Island is largely uninhabited and part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Massacre Bay serves as a point of historical interest and a somber reflection on the region's past. While specific details surrounding the "massacre" are sometimes debated and lack consistent documentation, the name itself persists as a marker of a tragic historical event.