Cartwright Sound

Cartwright Sound is a sound on the southwest coast of Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands of the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada. It was named by Captain George Vancouver in honour of John Cartwright, then serving in the Royal Navy under Admiral Howe and later a noted political and social reformer in Britain. The sound is located in the area of Kano Inlet, and lies between Tcenakum and Hunter Points.

References

  • "Cartwright Sound". BC Geographical Names.

Coordinates: 53°12′00″N 132°40′00″W / 53.20000°N 132.66667°W / 53.20000; -132.66667


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