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Vancouver, George, (1758-1798), Explorer
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| Surname: | Vancouver |
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| Forenames: | George |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date: | 1758-1798 |
| History: | Explorer and seaman. Captain 1794. Sailed on voyage of discovery around Cape of Good Hope 1791. Surveyed southwest of Australia & NZ. Surveyed Pacific coast of Nth America, sailing around Vancouver island 1792-94, returning by Cape Horn 1795. |
| Biography: | ODNB link for Vancouver, George (1758-1798) Explorer |
| References: | DNB; NCA Rules |
| Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P275111 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P129502 ) |
| Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for George Vancouver |
| Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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1641-2012: Admiralty: Hydrographic Department: Original Surveys
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The National Archives, Kew
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ADM 352
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| 2 |
1605-1830: Board of Longitude: Papers
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The National Archives, Kew
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RGO 14
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| 3 |
1791-95: log books of the Discovery
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Add MSS 17542-51
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| 4 |
1789-94: corresp and papers
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McGill University Archives
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See R Morriss, Guide to British Naval Papers in North America (1994)
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