Captain Cook Monument - Atlas Obscura
Sep 14, 2013 · A 27-foot-high obelisk looms up from the coastal forest to mark the place where British explorer Captain Cook met his violent end. James Cook was already well known for traveling and...
Captain Cook Monument on the Big Island | Hawaii.com
May 20, 2007 · British Sea Captain James Cook, thought to be the first Westerner to set sight on the Hawaiian Islands, spotted the islands of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi on Jan. 18, 1778. Two days later, he anchored in Waimea Bay off Kauaʻi.
CAPTAIN COOK MONUMENT (KA'A'WALOA) TRAIL--BIG ISLAND …
Mar 26, 2024 · A hike with some historical significance, this trail takes you from up on the Big Island's southwestern cliffs down to sea level to the beautiful, Kealakekua Bay. Once you reach the bay, you will be greeted by gorgeous reefs, marine life, and a monument honoring the famous explorer Captain James Cook.
Obelisk to Cook at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, USA
inscription: in memory of the great circumnavigator, captain james cook, r.n. who discovered these islands on the 18th of january, 1778. and fell near this spot on the 14th of february, 1779. this monument was erected in november, a.d. 1874 by some of his fellow countrymen.
The Captain Cook Monument - All You Need to Know BEFORE …
A monument dedicated to Captain James Cook, who discovered the Hawaiian Islands and ended Hawaiian royalty.
CAPTAIN COOK MONUMENT - Earth by Foot
May 26, 2024 · The Captain James Cook Monument on Big Island is the halfway point of the hike. There are two things to do here. You can study the incredible 27-foot-tall obelisk marking Captain Cook’s landing site. Plus, you can snorkel one of the …
Captain Cook Monument, Big Island - To-Hawaii.com
The Captain Cook Monument (view panorama) is a major landmark on the Kona Coast. Rising up against the sky, the tall white spire strikes a beautiful contrast against its natural surroundings – the rugged ground, the high cliffs and the lush surrounding vegetation.
Captain Cook Monument Information & More - Hawaii Guide
The small, western town of Waimea is where the English explorer Capt. James Cook first landed in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. The town has built a statue in his honor. This monument is actually a replica of the one that stands in his home town of Whitby, England.
Captain Cook Monument - Images of Old Hawaiʻi
Nov 14, 2024 · In the dawn hours of January 18, 1778, on his third expedition, British explorer Captain James Cook on the HMS Resolution and Captain Charles Clerke of the HMS Discovery first sighted what Cook named the Sandwich Islands (that …
Where is Captain Cook Monument? | Kona Snorkel Trips
Captain Cook Monument is a white obelisk located at the north end of Kealakekua Bay near the point. It is where the famous Captain James Cook met his final end. The combination of history, and natural beauty both in and out of the water make Kealakekua Bay’s Captain Cook Monument one of the top must-see hotspots on the Big Island of Hawaii.