Royal Navy Captain George Vancouver, Vancouver, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red
N 45° 37.553 W 122° 40.579
10T E 525231 N 5052532
The coordinates are the location of a statue of Captain George Vancouver - Royal Navy (1757-1798).
Waymark Code: WM2EV7
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jcbrad
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The City of Vancouver USA is named after Royal Navy Captain George Vancouver (1758-1798) of Great Britain. He explored the coast of Washington State and the Burrard Inlet, a natural harbor, in 1792. The statue is located near Esther Short Park in the midst of the City of Vancouver. The statue was dedicated July 16, 2005. Sculpted by Jim Demetro, Battle Ground, Washington.

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