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Yes, James Cook is generally credited with the dicovery of Hawaii.

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Who was the first English Captain to discover Hawaii?

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Did Captain Cook discover Australia or Hawaii?

James Cook certainly did not discover Australia. He was the first European to discover Hawaii which, at the time, he named the Sandwich Islands after one of his sponsors, the Earl of Sandwich.


Did Christopher Columbus discover Hawaii?

No. Hawaii was "discovered" by explorer James Cook in 1778 long after Columbus' voyages.


Where did Capt Cook first discover the Hawaii Islands?

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Why did Captain James Cook discover?

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James Cook did not "discover" Tonga, but he first visited the islands in 1773, whilst on his second voyage. Tonga was discovered by two unnamed Dutch explorers in 1616. However, Dutch trader/explorer Abel Tasman is often given the credit, as he was the first known European to land there, doing so in 1643.


What is Hawaii's first exploration?

Captain James Cook in 1778.


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James Cook didn't actually discover any country. Well, when he went to Hawaii, he was been killed by stones and knife there.


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What Country did James Cook discover first?

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