International Journal of Naval History

Tribute to

Lieutenant Commander Andrew David,

Hydrographic Historian

The Maritime Museum of British Columbia, Victoria, hosted a conference "What's New to Say about Captain George Vancouver" on 21 April 2006. Papers on the history of hydrography, natural history, exploration and international rivalry were presented. Andrew David is best known for his Charts and Views of Captain Cook's Voyages, published by the Hakluyt Society, to accompany the Cook Journals edited by John C. Beaglehole. He is also known for his co-editing of the Alejandro Malaspina circumnavigation, also published by the Hakluyt Society. A book of essays and illustrations will be published, edited by Barry Gough. Further details may be obtained from bgough@wlu.ca.