The following excerpts are from Captain John T. Walbran, British Columbia Coast Names, Copyright (c) J.J. Douglas Ltd., 1971. First Published by the Government Printing Bureau, Ottawa, 1909.

Mayne Island, Active Pass.
After Lieutenant Richard Charles Mayne, R. N. Entered the Navy in 1847. ... Died 1892. Named by Captain Richards, 1858 and 1861.

Pender Island, Haro Strait.
Named by Captain Richards, R.N., 1859 and 1860, after Daniel Pender, master, R.N., who arrived on this coast as second master of H.M. surveying vessel Plumper, 9 November, 1857. ... Died 1891.

Saturna Island, Strait of Georgia.
Named, in 1791, after the Spanish Naval schooner Saturnina, alias Horcacitas, 7 guns commanded by Jose Maria Narvaez, which vessel in company with the San Carlos, 16 guns, Lieut. Commander Eliza, who was in charge of the expedition, left Nootka Sound, 5 May, 1791, to explore the channels to the northeastward of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. ...

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