Parry Bay

Parry Bay (48˚22'00" 123˚31'00" Between Albert Head and William Head, off Metchosin, SW of Victoria, S end of Vancouver I), Parry Passage (54˚11'00" 133˚01'00" Between Langara I and NW end of Graham I, QCI). Rear Adm Sir William Edward Parry (1790–1855) was a noted RN officer, Arctic explorer, author and hydrographer. As cdr of the brig Alexander, he accompanied John Ross on his 1818 search for a NW passage. The following year he was chosen to lead an Arctic expedition as cdr of HMS Hecla...

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