History of Point Napean

Named in 1794 by Captain George Vancouver, Royal Navy (RN), for Evan Nepean of the British Admiralty (Wagner, 1937, p. 399). Lieutenant Joseph Whidbey of Vancouver's party explored the point on August 3, 1794. On Vancouver's original chart and the French copy of it, the name was spelled "Nepean," and this form was widely used. However, in his text, Captain Vancouver spelled it "Napean."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Point Napean

Galankin Islands, Keku Islets,

Polivnoi Rocks,

Cannery Cove, Chapin Bay, Donkey Bay, Eliza Harbor, Henrys Arm, Herring Bay, Little Pybus Bay, Sheldon Cove, South Arm Hood Bay, Woewodski Harbor, Wolfe Cabin,

Point Napean, Point Brightman, Bluff Point, Club Point, Cornwallis Point, Deepwater Point, File Point, Jaw Point, Log Point, Loon Point, Pin Point, Pio Point, Saw Point, Sharp Point, Thumb Point,

North Passage, South Passage, West Channel,

Carroll Island, Grave Island, Liesnoi Island, Midway Islands, Payne Island, Southwest Islands, Spruce Island,

Eliza Lake,

Bear Pass Mountain, Mount Saffran, Soapberry Mountain,