George Vancouver

A voyage of discovery to the north Pacific Ocean, and round the world; in which the coast of north-west America has been carefully examined and accurately surveyed. Undertaken by His Majesty's command principally with a view to ascertain the existence of any navigable communication between the north Pacific and north Atlantic Oceans; and performed in the years 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795. In the Discovery sloop of war, and armed tender Chatham, under the command of Captain George Vancouver ... / [George Vancouver].