George Vancouver was an important explorer of Puget Sound. He served for 25 years in the British Navy, and commanded the Discovery on her expedition to the North Pacific. In April 1792, George Vancouver entered the Strait of Juan de Fuca and commenced his exploration of Puget Sound. He named every island, mountain, waterway, and point of land in sight -- 75 in tall.
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George Vancouver went on 2 voyages in the time of 1791 to 1795. His ships were called the Discovery and the Chathem.
actually he didn't. Vancouver BC was just named after him. he actually discovered Vancouver island. it was originally named Vancouver and Quadra island but after the spanish revolution ended it shortened to simply Vancouver island. =D
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Goerge Vancouver was financed by the British Navy. the British payed for his explorations
george named vancouver and vancouver island
George Vancouver did not have kids, nor did he get married.
William Van Horne named it after Captain George Vancouver, who had explored much of the area.
George Vancouver was born on June 22, 1757.
George Vancouver was born on June 22, 1757.
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George Vancouver was sent by the British Govmerment.
Vancouver was named after After the British Explorer George Vancouver who Discovered Vancouver.
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George Vancouver did not discover vancouver BC it was simply named after him he actually discovered Vancouver Island it was actually Vancouver and Quadra Island , but the spanish shortened it to just simply Vancouver island.
He did not discover Canada.