Captain George Vancouver (22 June 1757 – 10 May 1798) was a British Royal Navy officer best known for his 1791–1795 expedition, which explored and charted...
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American locations named after George Vancouver, who between 1791 and 1794 explored the Pacific Northwest. Vancouver Island is the world's 43rd largest...
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from George Vancouver, who explored the inner harbour of Burrard Inlet in 1792 and gave various places British names. The family name "Vancouver" itself...
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captain George Vancouver, but the U.S. city is older. Vancouver, British Columbia, was incorporated 29 years after the incorporation of Vancouver, Washington...
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The Vancouver Expedition (1791–1795) was a four-and-a-half-year voyage of exploration and diplomacy, commanded by Captain George Vancouver of the Royal...
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A statue of George Vancouver by Italian-born artist Charles Marega stands outside the Vancouver City Hall, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The sculpture...
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HMCS Vancouver. One was named for the explorer George Vancouver, the others after the city of Vancouver. Named for George Vancouver; HMCS Vancouver (F6A)...
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Northwest. Named for Captain George Vancouver, the fort was located on the northern bank of the Columbia River in present-day Vancouver, Washington. The fort...
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Look up Vancouver in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Vancouver is the most populous city in British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver may also refer to: Mount...
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Captain George Vancouver is a 2000 bronze sculpture depicting George Vancouver by Jim Demetro, installed in Vancouver, Washington, United States. The...
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