Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia

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Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia

6266201 Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia; (add.info.: Captain Cook and his crew land at Botany Bay, Australia. Though there was a minor skirmish with the local Gweagal aborigines it was nowhere near as intense as suggested by this 19th century print by Lambertus Antonius Claessens based on a work by Jacques Kuyper.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

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© Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024 / Bridgeman Images

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the historic moment when Captain Cook and his crew landed at Botany Bay, Australia. The image, based on a work by Jacques Kuyper and recreated by Lambertus Antonius Claessens in the 19th century, depicts the arrival of the British explorers on Australian shores. Despite a minor skirmish with the local Gweagal aborigines, as depicted in this print, the interaction was not as intense as suggested. This snapshot from history offers a glimpse into the early encounters between European settlers and indigenous Australians. The scene is filled with tension and curiosity as Cook and his crew navigate their way onto unknown territory. The lush landscape of Botany Bay serves as a backdrop to this significant moment in exploration and colonization. As we reflect on this pivotal event in history, it is important to acknowledge both the achievements of Captain Cook's expedition and the impact it had on Australia's indigenous population. This print serves as a reminder of our shared past and encourages us to continue learning from our collective history.

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