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Captain James Cook (1728-1779) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Cook made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand.

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Have Experts Finally Located the Wreck of Cook’s Ship HMS Endeavour?

Marine archaeologists are about to announce that they have solved one of the greatest maritime mysteries of all time. They believe that they have finally discovered the wreck of HMS Endeavour

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Captain Cook's Merchant Ships - The History Press

While the story of Endeavour is widely known, Captain Cook sailed with eight ships, which began their lives as merchant vessels. This detailed illustrated history tells the story of these vessels and the people who sailed in them. In placing these ships and people in the personal, political, social, financial, scientific and religious contexts of […]

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Captain Cook's ship which he discovered Australia on 'is found' after 230 years

Captain James Cook discovered the East Coast of Australia in 1770, but the last sighting of the ship is thought to be in 1778

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Captain Cook's Apprentice by Anthony Hill

A fictional recreation of one of the greatest voyages of discovery ever made, by award-winning author Anthony Hill.

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How Captain James Cook Got Away with Murder

Elizabeth Kolbert reviews “The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook,” a new biography by Hampton Sides.

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Captain James Cook and his Contribution to Tattooing - Tattoo Designs

When I say the word tattoo, do you immediately think of Captain James Cook? No? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But, let’s change that, shall we? Whether you know it or not,…

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James Cook Drawing

Captain James Cook.

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Captain James Cook Facts, Worksheets, History & Biography For Kids

Captain James Cook was an English navigator who provided the first accurate map of the Pacific. His voyages filled more of the world’s map than any other explorer in history. Click to see the fact file or downloading the comprehensive worksheet collection.

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Australian aboriginals want Captain Cook statue REMOVED

Calls to remove the inscription on Captain Cook's statue (pictured)in Sydney's Hyde Park follow violent protests in the US over a statue of Confederate leader Robert E Lee.

The great explorer Captain James Cook grew up in Marton, Middlesbrough.

26 Reasons Teesside Is The Most Glorious Part Of The North-East

It's not all smog and parmos.

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Captain Cook Voyage Map

Captain Cook's arrival at Botany Bay

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Captain James Cook Display Poster (SB11074)

A printable A4 poster heading for your classroom topic display on Captain James Cook.

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Captain Cook - A Brief History Of Australia

Our Worldwide Classroom: Captain Cook - A Brief History Of Australia

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Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour may finally have been found

The legendary vessel used on the first voyage to Australia 250 years ago has been the focal point of a decades-long mission by scientists to recover...

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19th Century Ship Illustration

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John Grono - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

John Grono (c.1767 4 May 1847) was a settler, sailor, ship builder, ship captain, sealer, whaler and farmer who migrated to Australia in 1799 from Wales. Captaining the ship the Governor Bligh, he would later go on to be the first European to fully explore and name parts of the southwestern coast

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Discovery provides further evidence shipwreck is Captain Cook’s Endeavour, maritime scientists say

Australian archaeologists say discovery of a pump well and section of bow strengthens theory that wreckage in Newport Harbour, Rhode Island is famous vessel

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HMS Endeavour discovery: Marine archaeologists believe they have solved mystery

Captain James Cook, an explorer who sailed on HMS Endeavour into Botany Bay, NSW, in 1770.

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