Talk:William Alexander Mouat

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William Alexander Mouat was an early pioneer and settler in British Columbia; he was an explorer who investigated new steamship navigation on Canadian lakes and rivers; he was involved in the border disputes between Canada and America; and he captained a ship which was wrecked off San Francisco. The article on the Labouchere paddle steamer has a cross-reference to him.

Richmondmouat (talk) 11:36, 20 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

He is also the subject of a biography in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography.

Richmondmouat (talk) 11:38, 20 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]