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Who explored Australia and the great barrier reef for England?
Captain James Cook
Who was the famous explorer who said the great barrier reef was a coral rock?
Captain James Cook is the famous explorer who described the Great Barrier Reef as a "Coral Rock." He first encountered the reef in 1770 during his voyage along the eastern coast of Australia.
Which explorer's ship ran into the Great Barrier Reef?
The explorer whose ship ran into the Great Barrier Reef was Captain James Cook aboard the HMS Endeavour in 1770. Cook's ship was severely damaged, and he had to spend several weeks repairing it before continuing his exploration of the area.
What happened to James cook at the Great Barrier Reef?
He hit the reef and broke a hole in his boat.
What was the name of the ship of the discoverer of the Great Barrier Reef?
James Cook was sailing in the HMS Bark Endeavour when it was damaged on the Great Barrier Reef in June 1770.
Who ran aground on a reef near Cape Tribulation?
In June 1770, James Cook (not yet a captain) ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef near the mouth of what became the Endeavour River.
Who located the Great Barrier Reef?
James Cook could be said to have first come across the Great Barrier Reef. His ship The Endeavour ran aground on the reef in 1770, and Cook's crew had to spend about 6 weeks repairing their vessel.
Who was the famous explorer who said the great barrier reef was a wall of coral rock rising almost perpindiculer out of the unfathomable?
This quote has been attributed to Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a Captain).
Who was the first person to swim in the Great Barrier Reef?
Indigenous Australians have swum around the Great Barrier Reef for around 40,000 years, so we don't know.
Who is the explorer who said the great barrier reef as a wall of coral rock rising almost perpendicular out of the unfathomable ocean?
The explorer who made this statement about the Great Barrier Reef is Captain James Cook. Cook, a British explorer, navigator, and cartographer, first encountered the Great Barrier Reef during his voyage along the east coast of Australia in 1770. His description of the reef as a "wall of coral rock rising almost perpendicular out of the unfathomable ocean" highlights the awe-inspiring and imposing nature of this natural wonder.
Did James cook find the great barrier reef?
Yes, and he wasn't too happy about it when he did.
What is the name of the island Captain Cook was on when he spotted a passage to the open ocean after running aground on the Great Barrier Reef?
This might help you.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooktown,_Queensland
