Captain George Vancouver (1757 - 1798) was an officer in the British Royal Navy, best known for his exploration of the North-West Coast of North America, including the shores of the modern day Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. He also explored the southwest coast of Australia.
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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