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Prince William Sound in Alaska was not always known by that name. When Captain James Cook entered the sound in 1778, he named it Sandwich Sound in honour of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and James Cook's patron.
When Cook's maps were returned to England, the editors changed the name to Prince William Sound to honour the man who would later become King William IV, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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How did Prince William sound get its name?
Prince William Sound in Alaska was not always known by that name. When Captain James Cook entered the sound in 1778, he named it Sandwich Sound in honour of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and James Cook's patron. When Cook's maps were returned to England, the editors changed the name to Prince William Sound to honour the man who would later become King William IV, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
What was the name of the oil tanker that spilled in 1989 in Prince William Sound?
The Exon Valdez captained by Joseph Hazelwood hit Bligh Reef on 24 March 1989 and spilled an estimated 10.8 million gallons of crude into Prince William Sound.
What sea or ocean is Prince William sound?
It is neither - it is, as the name suggests, a sound.A sound is a large sea or ocean inlet larger than a bay.
What is Prince William's brother's name?
Prince Harry
What is the birth name of Gordon Prince?
Gordon Prince's birth name is William Gordon Prince.
Why is Prince William's name on his military hat say wales?
Because he is the son of the HRH the Prince of Wales he uses the name Prince William of Wales.
Is Windsor-Wales the last name of Prince William?
His full name is William Arthur Philip Louis.His official title is Prince William of Wales.
What is the name of Prince William school?
Prince William graduated from St. Andrew's University in 2005.
Who other name does Prince William have?
His name is William Arthur Phillip Louis
Why did the queen not name William a prince?
She did, she bestowed the title of Prince on him when he was born.
What name did Prince William call himself at University?
Prince Charming
What is the name of Prince William brother?
Prince William's brother is Prince Harry.
