Captain James Cook, British explorer
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Captain James Cook, British explorer
Captain James Cook (1728-1779), British explorer, navigator and cartographer. Captain James Cook first served in the British merchant navy as a teenager and joined the Royal Navy in 1755. He was commissioned as Commander of the HMS Endeavour in 1766 and the next year began three Pacific voyages. It was during these voyages that he discovered the Hawaiian Islands, had the first European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and mapped the coastlines of Newfoundland and New Zealand. He was killed by natives on Hawaii in 1779 during his final voyage. Statue photographed in Greenwich, London, UK
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This print showcases the legendary Captain James Cook, a prominent British explorer, navigator, and cartographer of the 18th century. Born in 1728, Cook began his illustrious career in the British merchant navy before joining the Royal Navy in 1755. His remarkable achievements include commanding the HMS Endeavour in 1766 and embarking on three transformative Pacific voyages. During these expeditions, Captain Cook made groundbreaking discoveries that forever altered our understanding of geography and history. He was not only responsible for mapping the coastlines of Newfoundland and New Zealand but also had significant encounters with indigenous peoples across various regions. Notably, he became the first European to establish contact with Australia's eastern coastline and discovered the enchanting Hawaiian Islands. Tragically, Captain James Cook met his untimely demise during his final voyage when he was killed by natives on Hawaii in 1779. Nevertheless, his legacy as an intrepid explorer lives on through this magnificent statue photographed at Greenwich in London. This powerful memorial pays homage to a man who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories, leaving an indelible mark on maritime history. With his unwavering determination and exceptional navigational skills, Captain James Cook remains an emblematic figure whose contributions continue to inspire future generations of explorers worldwide.
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