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Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a captain at the time of this incident) first recorded seeing a kangaroo when his ship was wrecked on the Great Barrier Reef near the present day site of Cooktown in 1770. He brought the Endeavour in to what is now the Endeavour River for repairs, and he and his crew spent some six weeks repairing it. On 4 August 1770, the name of the marsupial was recorded as "Kangooroo or Kanguru". The name was derived from gangurru, used by the local indigenous people, the Guugu Yimidhirr, to refer to the Grey kangaroo. Contrary to popular myth, the name does not mean "I don't understand you".
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Who was the sailor on Captain Cook's ship to first see Australia?
On 19 April 1770, officer of the watch, Lieutenant Zachary Hicks, sighted land and alerted James Cook (not yet a captain, but a lieutenant).
In which city can you see a famous statue of Captain Cook?
Gisborne, New Zealand
How old was Captain Cook when he discovered Australia?
James Cook did not discover Australia. He was the first to chart the eastern coast, doing so in 1770, when he was 41 years old, but Australia was first "discovered" by Dutch explorer Willem Jansz in 1606.
When did Captain Cook leave to discover Australia?
Captain Cook did not discover Australia.His mission was to observe the transit of Venus from Tahiti, and then to continue on to see if Terra Australis Incognitaexisted. Cook's ship, the 'Endeavour', departed England, on 25 August 1768.
When did captain cook see the transit of venus?
Captain Cook observed the transit of Venus on June 3, 1769. He and his crew embarked on the HMS Endeavour to observe the rare celestial event from the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. This observation was part of a scientific expedition organized by the Royal Society in England.
Did captain cook see antarctica first?
no
Who was the sailor on Captain Cook's ship to first see Australia?
On 19 April 1770, officer of the watch, Lieutenant Zachary Hicks, sighted land and alerted James Cook (not yet a captain, but a lieutenant).
What was the actors name who played Captain Kangaroo on TV?
Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) was the host of a children's television show that ran for 30 years (mid 50s to mid 80s). His sidekick was Mr. Green Jeans.
In which city can you see a famous statue of Captain Cook?
Gisborne, New Zealand
Who was the European to see New Zealand?
captain James cook who came from marton in England
How old was Captain Cook when he discovered Australia?
James Cook did not discover Australia. He was the first to chart the eastern coast, doing so in 1770, when he was 41 years old, but Australia was first "discovered" by Dutch explorer Willem Jansz in 1606.
Did Captain Cook see the coast of Australia?
Yes: James Cook saw the east coast of Australia, and charted it over several months.
What did Captain Cook's Artist sketch when he was in Australia?
Artists on early voyages were required to sketch landscapes, as well as specimens of new plant and animal life.Sydney Parkinson was the name of Cook's artist, and he made 680 sketches and 280 finished drawings of plants and wildlife, which can all now be found in the Natural History Museum in London.At the related link below, one can see Parkinson's sketch of a kangaroo, the first ever drawn by a European. Admittedly, it is not quite accurate - but it certainly caused a stir when displayed back in England after Cook's voyage.
When did Captain Cook leave to discover Australia?
Captain Cook did not discover Australia.His mission was to observe the transit of Venus from Tahiti, and then to continue on to see if Terra Australis Incognitaexisted. Cook's ship, the 'Endeavour', departed England, on 25 August 1768.
When did captain cook see the transit of venus?
Captain Cook observed the transit of Venus on June 3, 1769. He and his crew embarked on the HMS Endeavour to observe the rare celestial event from the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. This observation was part of a scientific expedition organized by the Royal Society in England.
What animals did James Cook find in Australia?
Cook's botanist, Sir Joseph Banks, was the one who observed the animals, but Cook naturally made notes in his journals. His notes included observations on what he called "birds of the Parrot kind such as Lorryquets and Pigeons, Doves, Quailes, and several sorts of smaller birds." he mentioned waterbirds such as "Herons, Boobies, Noddies, Gulls, Curlews, Ducks and Pelicans". He made mention of lizards, snakes and scorpions. There was also, of course, the "kanguru", or kangaroo.
Where can you see kangaroo?
australia
