Point Grey

Point Grey (49˚16'00" 123˚16'00" S entrance to Burrard Inlet, Vancouver), Point Grey Beach (49˚17'00" 123˚14'00" S side of Burrard Inlet, W of English Bay). Capt George Vancouver named Grey Point in 1792 after his friend Capt George Grey (1767–1828). The son of an earl, Grey entered the RN in 1781 and was soon promoted post capt. He was appointed capt of HMS Victory, flagship of Adm Sir John Jervis, in 1796 and was present at the Battle of Cape St Vincent. Grey remained flag capt when...

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