Courtenay

Courtenay (49˚41'00" 124˚59'00" Between Campbell R and Nanaimo, E side of Vancouver I), Courtenay River (Flows SE through Courtenay into Comox Hbr). Capt George William Conway Courtenay (c 1793–1863) was posted to the RN’s Pacific Station, 1846–49, as cdr of the 50-gun frigate Constance, which was one of the first British naval vessels to anchor in Esquimalt Hbr. He had entered the RN in 1805 and spent much time in the W Indies, where, in addition to his naval duties, he was consul-gen...

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