Aranzazu Banks


Aranzazu Banks (52 ̊52'00" 129 ̊40'00" S of Estevan Group at entrance to Caamaño Sd), Aranzazu Point (54 ̊37'18" 131 ̊05'33" NW end of Zayas I, NW of Prince Rupert). The Spanish corvette Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu (named for a Spanish shrine), built at Cavite in the Philippines, made several trips to the BC coast in the late 18th century, mostly as a storeship. In 1789 it came to Nootka Sd under José de Canizares, then returned the following year. In 1792, under Lt Cdr Jacinto...

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