Friday, August 17, 2012

1774 - The Spanish discover Nootka Sound

In 1774, Juan Jose Perez Hernandez discovers Nootka Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, four years before Captain Cook's arrival; the local Nootka people are skilled whalers and trappers of sea otters.



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