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Hace 4 días · The coast of North America was mapped in detail by Captain George Vancouver during his voyage from 1791 to 1795. He was commissioned by the British Admiralty to map the west coast of North America from Mexico to Alaska and enforce the terms of the Nootka Sound Convention of 1790.
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Hace 2 días · Vancouver, British Columbia, and Vancouver, Washington, are both named after British sea captain George Vancouver. The Canadian city of Vancouver was named after him because he explored the inner harbor of Burrard Inlet in 1792.
Hace 4 días · It was incorporated as a city in April 1886 (just before it became the western terminus of the first trans-Canada railway, the Canadian Pacific) and was renamed to honour the English navigator George Vancouver, of the Royal Navy, who had explored and surveyed the coast in 1792.
Hace 3 días · Captain George Vancouver will be commemorated as he is every year at the churchyard near London where he was buried more than 225 years ago. 11 days ago Feliks Banel
Hace 4 días · The island derived its name from Joseph Whidbey, a distinguished member of Captain George Vancouver's exploration team who meticulously charted the area in 1792. Oak Harbor Oak Harbor, a charming coastal town on Whidbey Island is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a thriving community with a vibrant arts scene, charming ...
Hace 5 días · Vancouver (WA) is the fourth-largest city in Washington State. Situated along the banks of the Columbia River, Vancouver (WA) boasts a population of over 180,000 people, making it the fourth-largest city in the state of Washington. The city was named after Captain George Vancouver.
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