In April 1770 they became the first known Europeans to reach the east coast of Australia, making landfall near present-day Point Hicks, and then proceeding north to Botany Bay. The expedition continued northward along the Australian coastline, narrowly avoiding shipwreck on …

He completed the first recorded circumnavigation of the main islands of New Zealand and was the first known European to visit the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. Cook joined the British merchant navy as a teenager and joined the Royal Navy in 1755.

Cook reached the southern coast of New South Wales in 1770 and sailed north, charting Australia’s eastern coastline and claiming the land for Great Britain on 22nd August 1770. Captain James Cook - watercolour on ivory miniature in circular frame.

4 days ago · Captain James Cook, one of the most renowned explorers and navigators of the 18th century, has left behind an indelible mark on the world through his extensive voyages of discovery. From the shores of the South Pacific to the coasts of Australia and beyond, Cook’s expeditions provided valuable insights into uncharted territories and cultures, shaping not only maritime history but also the ...

Captain James Cook’s journey led to the discovery of Australia, an event that reshaped the cultural, social, and political landscapes of an entire continent. His explorations opened the door for colonization, fundamentally altering the lives of Indigenous Australian peoples.

4 days ago · Captain James Cook's voyage to Australia Captain James Cook's first voyage to Australia (then known as New Holland) took place between 1768 and 1771. The voyage began on 27 May 1768, with the ship setting sail from the port of Whitby in North Yorkshire. The voyage had three main aims.

It covers Cook’s 3 voyages in the Pacific and Indian Oceans from 1768 to 1779. The collection includes firsthand records of his travels, such as logbooks, drawings, artefacts, and letters from Sir Joseph Banks and other crew members.

4 days ago · Captain James Cook first sighted the Australian continent on April 19, 1770, and went on to claim it as British territory. Cook was a British explorer, cartographer, and naval officer who gained fame for his three voyages to the Pacific and …

First decorative map to show Cook’s tracks in the Pacific, recording the discoveries he made in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and the South Pacific during the Endeavour voyage.

During his voyage, he navigated around Cape Horn, observed the transit of Venus, and then headed for New Zealand, which he mapped in detail. He also explored the eastern coast of Australia, claiming it for Britain in 1770 at Possession Island in Queensland.