Carey Group facts for kids
The Carey Group is a collection of small islands located in a beautiful area of British Columbia, Canada. These islands are found in the waters between Queen Charlotte Strait and Johnstone Strait. They are situated near Crease Island to the northwest and Harbledown Island to the southeast. The group includes several islands like Ralph Island, Alder Island, Larsen Island, and a few smaller ones to the north of Larsen Island, such as Madrona Island.
Why Are They Called the Carey Group?
The Carey Group islands were named after a brave naval officer named Charles James Carey. He was a First Lieutenant on a ship called HMS Clio. The captain of this ship was Captain Turnour, and another island nearby, Turnour Island, is named after him!
Who Was Charles James Carey?
Charles James Carey was born in 1838. He joined the Royal Navy when he was just 12 years old, in 1850. The Royal Navy is the United Kingdom's navy. He served with the Pacific Station, which was a naval base located at CFB Esquimalt in British Columbia.
Carey worked hard and moved up in rank. He became a lieutenant in 1858 and then a commander in 1868. He retired from the navy as a captain in 1883 and passed away in 1891. Naming the islands after him was a way to honor his service and contributions to exploring the coast of British Columbia.
