Ruxton Island

Ruxton Island (49˚05'00" 123˚42'00" Part of the De Courcy Group, W of Valdes I, Gulf Is), Ruxton Passage (49˚05'00" 123˚43'00" Between Ruxton I and De Courcy I). Lt William Fitzherbert Ruxton (1830–95) served on the Pacific Station, 1859–61, aboard HMS Pylades, under Capt Michael de Courcy. He was promoted to capt in 1865 and ended his career with the exalted rank of adm, retired. Named by Capt George Richards of HMS Plumper in 1860. Ruxton and De Courcy islands were purchased about...

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