He set up a base camp on a small island in the midst of the rapids, later known as Corn Island.
Clark and his men set off from Corn Island on June 24, 1778, leaving behind seven soldiers who were deemed not hardy enough for the journey.
Recently reapproved for international flights, at press time Big Corn Island still only had domestic services.
This species is restricted to Little Corn Island in the Caribbean.
Estimates of the size of Corn Island vary with time as it gradually was eroded and became submerged.
The island was renamed Corn Island by Clark, presumably reflecting the early importance of farming.
Louisville traces its foundation in 1778 to the settlement on Corn Island.
Police presence on Little Corn Island is intermittent and officers have little resources in case of an emergency.
U.S. citizens have previously been the victims of sexual assault on Little Corn Island and other beaches in the country.
Single travelers should exercise special caution while traveling in the Corn Islands and other remote areas of the country.