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    • Captain James Cook FRS (7 November [O.S. 27 October] 1728 – 14 February 1779) was a British explorer, cartographer and naval officer famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to New Zealand and Australia in particular. He made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific, during whic… See more

    Early life and family

    James Cook was born on 7 November [O.S. 27 October] 1728 in the village of Marton in the North Riding of Yorkshire and baptised on 14 November (N.S.) in the parish church of St Cuthbert, where his name can … See more

    Born7 November [O.S. 27 October] 1728 · Marton, Yorkshire, Kingdom of Great Britain
    Died14 February 1779 (aged 50) · Kealakekua Bay in present-day Hawaii, U.S.
    EducationPostgate School, Great Ayton
    Occupation(s)Explorer, cartographer and naval officer
    Start of Royal Navy career

    Cook's first posting was with HMS Eagle, serving as able seaman and master's mate under Captain Joseph Hamar for his first year aboard, and Captain Hugh Palliser thereafter. In October and November 1755, he took par… See more

    First voyage (1768–1771)

    On 25 May 1768, the Admiralty commissioned Cook to command a scientific voyage to the Pacific Ocean. The purpose of the voyage was to observe and record the 1769 transit of Venus across the Sun which, … See more

    Second voyage (1772–1775)

    Shortly after his return from the first voyage, Cook was promoted in August 1771 to the rank of commander. In 1772, he was commissioned to lead another scientific expedition on behalf of the Royal Society, to … See more

    Third voyage (1776–1779)

    On his last voyage, Cook again commanded HMS Resolution, while Captain Charles Clerke commanded HMS Discovery. The voyage was ostensibly planned to return the Pacific Islander Omai to Tahiti, or s… See more

    Legacy

    The Australian Museum acquired its "Cook Collection" in 1894 from the Government of New South Wales. At that time the collection consisted of 115 artefacts collected on Cook's three voyages throughout … See more

     
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    Aug 2, 2023 · Who Was James Cook? James Cook was a naval captain, navigator and explorer who, in 1770, charted New Zealand and the Great Barrier Reef of Australia on his ship HMB Endeavour.

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    Learn about the life and voyages of James Cook, the British explorer who mapped and charted many islands and coastlines in the Pacific Ocean. Find out how he discovered the Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand, and Australia, and …

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    Aug 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Captain James Cook, the British explorer, navigator and cartographer who sailed around the world in the 18th century. Discover his contributions to science, exploration and …

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    Captain James Cook, FRS (October 27, 1728 – February 14, 1779), was an English explorer, navigator and cartographer. He made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, accurately charting many areas and recording several islands …

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