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Prince of Wales Archipelago

Prince of Wales Archipelago

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 738 ft (224.94 m)
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extend Alex. Arch.

History of Prince of Wales Archipelago

Name given on September 20, 1793 by Capt Vancouver Royal Navy (RN) to the archipelago which he only suspected to be one island at the time (Wagner, 1937 , p. 403).