Having limited time he had to return to Nootka without fully exploring the promising straits and inlets .
Quimper sailed to the eastern end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca , discovering the San Juan Islands and many straits and inlets .
Having limited time Quimper had to return to Nootka without fully exploring the promising straits and inlets .
Quimper sailed to the eastern end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca , discovering the San Juan Islands and many straits and inlets .