Byers's Island

The island was first reported by Benjamin Morrell in his 1832 book A Narrative of Four Voyages, which recounts his various journeys across the high seas between 1822-1831.

According to Morrell, this island was located at 28°32'N latitude, 177°4'E longitude, and is "about four miles in circumference", "moderately elevated", and features "some bushes and spots of vegetation".

Patrocinio, and Morell, followed by question marks, suggesting that the island's existence was known to be dubious.

While A Narrative of Four Voyages was published under Morell's name, it was potentially ghostwritten by magazine editor Samuel Woodworth.

The name of the island, "Byers", matches that of Morell's employer and ship owner, and as such this is the likely origin for the name.