Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History, Politics & Society > History > US History > Colonial America > How did queen charlotte islands get it's name?

How did queen charlotte islands get it's name?

Answer:
They were surveyed by Captain George Dixon, who named it after one of his ships, the Queen Charlotte. That ship was named after the wife of King George III.
First answer by Carlr07. Last edit by Carlr07. Contributor trust: 136 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 2 [recommend question].

Can you answer these Colonial America questions?

What does the term royal colony mean? Answer it!
What issue helped to unite the colonies? Answer it!
What settlements are there in Antarctica? Answer it!
What is an example of urban sprawl? Answer it!
What was life like in the colony of Rhode island? Answer it!

Relevant answers:

Home

Answer these

How Old Is Shaun9 on Bin Weevils?
In: Bin Weevils
Answer it!
When a person has sickle cell disease what organs are affected?
In: Conditions and Diseases
Answer it!
Can you use last month rent deposit as a rent payment if you are behind in rent?
In: Landlord-Tenant Issues
Answer it!
What are the miles from Tuscumbia Alabama to Cocoa Beach Florida?
In: Road Distance
Answer it!
» more

Featured guides

» More