Yes. The native Tahitians had been occupying the islands of Tahiti long before the first European communication and trade with the people in 1521. James Cook arrived another 248 years after the Europeans "discovered" Tahiti.
James Cook visited Tahiti first. It was here that he observed the transit of Venus before continuing west to seek the "great southern continent".
By ship.
No, Captain James Cook discovered Tahiti. Captain Bligh was going to Tahiti to deliver Breadfruit.
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James Cook travelled to Tahiti on a scientific mission to observe the transit of Venus as the islands offered the best vantage point.
Cook's Cove in Tahiti
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James Cook was hired by the Royal Geographic Society to make scientific observations of the transit of Venus. Tahiti was the best vantage point for these observations.
James cook was trying to find a vantage point of Venus from Tahiti and claim it for Britain
James Fairfax died on May 8, 1961, in Papeete, Tahiti of heart attack.
James Norman Hall died on July 6, 1951, in Vaipoopoo, Tahiti.
Captain Cook explored Australia and Tahiti.