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.
George Vancouver gave his name to one of the largest cities in Canada. During his exploration he sailed from England around the top of North America in order to map out much of the northwest.
For discovering Vancouver
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 Vancouver took the route around the southern tip of South America, entering the Pacific Ocean via Cape Horn, on his way to America. This route was known as the Strait of Magellan.
he went down the pacific ocean
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.
He set sail to Find A route from Europe to Asia when you sail Northwest. This route was called the Northwest Passage
Vancouver was named after After the British Explorer George Vancouver who Discovered Vancouver.
George Vancouver was born on June 22, 1757.
George Vancouver was born on June 22, 1757.
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Vancouver Furious George was created in 1995.
George Vancouver was sent by the British Govmerment.