George Vancouver quotes

George Vancouver was an English explorer and naval officer, best remembered for his detailed mapping of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America. His expeditions greatly contributed to the understanding and claiming of these territories by the British Empire. He played a significant role in expanding the geographic knowledge of the late 18th century. Here are 3 of his quotes:

The sea has now changed from it's natural, to river coloured water, the probable consequence of some streams falling into the bay, or into the ocean to the north of it, through the low land.

George Vancouver

Not considering this opening worthy of more attention, I continued our pursuit to the Northwest, being desirous to embrace the advantages of the prevailing breeze.

George Vancouver