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Like many young farming lads of his time, James Cook had just a basic education at his local school, the village school of Marton, Yorkshire. He did not attend any specialist or trade school, or university.
Cook had no great ambitions to continue in farming. He was not particularly ambitious and, at age 16, he was apprenticed to a grocer/ haberdashery, but he had no aptitude in even this basic trade. His employer introduced the young James Cook to local shipowners, who took him on as a merchant apprentice on coal ships, and from there he became familiar with shipping and ships. Here he was educated in algebra, trigonometry, navigation, and astronomy.
He spent 9 years doing this, as well as considerable service as ship's master, then joined the royal navy as an ordinary sailor. His experience on the coal ships and his education stood him in good stead, setting him up to command his own ship, and he soon assumed positions of authority in the Royal Navy.
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Who is James Cook Senior?
James Cook Senior is James Cook's father
Who was James cooks father?
His name was also James Cook. A farmer
What were james cooks childrens names?
Yes, James Cook did have children. Their names were James Cook, Nathaniel Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Joseph Cook, George Cook, and Hugh Cook.
Some famous explorers from Hawaii?
Captain James Cook.
What country did James Cook represent?
James Cook represented England.
Did James Cook have an education?
James Cook initially had only a basic education. He did not have any higher education; nor did he attend any specialist or trade school. However, after he was apprenticed on a coal ship and proved his aptitude, he received further education necessary to set him up to command his own ship.
Who is James Cook Senior?
James Cook Senior is James Cook's father
Who was James cooks father?
His name was also James Cook. A farmer
What is an fact about James Cook?
James Cook was born in yorkshire. See related links.
What is James cook achievement?
James cook, founded the cook island's
What were james cooks childrens names?
Yes, James Cook did have children. Their names were James Cook, Nathaniel Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Joseph Cook, George Cook, and Hugh Cook.
What was explorer James cook's nationally?
Captain James Cook was an Englishman i.e. He was from England
Some famous explorers from Hawaii?
Captain James Cook.
What country did James Cook represent?
James Cook represented England.
Does James cook James cook have a middle name?
no he did not
What is the birth name of James Magnum Cook?
James Magnum Cook's birth name is James Earl Cook.
Why was Captain James Cook's middle name James?
Captain Cook was a captain and his full name was James Cook.
