George Vancouver's 1792 investigations of Puget Sound and environs were for the purpose of seeking scientific and commercial information. In May, Lieutenant Peter Puget, under Vancouver's orders, explored more remote western channels, while Vancouver surveyed south of Bainbridge Island's Restoration Point. He named every island, mountain, waterway, and point of land in sight, including previously recorded Spanish landmarks. In April 1792, George Vancouver entered the Strait of Juan de Fuca and commenced his exploration of Puget Sound. Shortly thereafter his ship and the Chatham, captained by his second-in-command, Lieutenant William Broughton (1762-1821), departed on their exploring expedition to the North Pacific. Vancouver was given command of the Discovery in December 1790. Nine years later, he was second in command under Captain Henry Roberts aboard the ship Europa. In October 1780, after passing his examination, he received a lieutenant's commission. His career began at age 15 (some sources say 13) as an able-bodied seaman aboard James Cook's ship, Resolution. Vancouver was the youngest of five children in a well-to-do family from King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. He named every island, mountain, waterway, and point of land in sight - 75 in all.

He served for 25 years in the British Navy, and commanded the 1791-1792 British expedition to the North Pacific.

George Vancouver was an important explorer of Puget Sound.

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