Captain James Cook FRS (7 November [O.S. 27 October] 1728 – 14 February 1779) was a British explorer, cartographer, and naval officer famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to New Zealand and Australia in particular.

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Jan 27, 2025 · James Cook, British naval captain, navigator, and explorer who sailed the seaways and coasts of Canada and the Pacific Ocean. Cook set new standards in navigation, cartography, the care of crew at sea, and in the application of science at sea.

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Aug 2, 2023 · Who Was James Cook? James Cook was a naval captain, navigator and explorer who, in 1770, charted New Zealand and the Great Barrier Reef of Australia on his ship HMB Endeavour.

James Cook led the first expedition of sailors known to cross the Antarctic Circle and disproved the existence of the legendary "Southern Continent".

Discover facts about the life of Captain James Cook - explorer, navigator and pioneer. This extensive biography covers all his voyages and should answer all your questions.

Aug 13, 2021 · Discover the 10 major accomplishments of renowned British explorer and navigator Captain James Cook who was most famous for his three voyages around the world.

Jan 7, 2008 · James Cook, explorer (born 27 October 1728 near Marton, England; died on 14 February 1779 at Kealakekua Bay, Sandwich Islands, Hawaii). The greatest navigator of his era, Cook served as master of the Pembroke at the siege …

James Cook, known as Captain Cook, (born Oct. 27, 1728, Marton-in-Cleveland, Yorkshire, Eng.—died Feb. 14, 1779, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii), British sailor and explorer. He joined the Royal Navy (1755) and in 1763–67 surveyed the St. …