James Cook circumnavigated and charted New Zealand on his first voyage, the one in which he commanded the Endeavour.
Cook's first voyage departed in 1768. On this journey, he commanded the 'Endeavour' on an expedition, the purpose of which was to chart the transit of Venus. He returned to England in 1771, having circumnavigated the globe, as well as exploring and charting New Zealand and the east coast of Australia.
Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain) was the first to circumnavigate and chart the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
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James Cook is credited with being the first European explorer to circumnavigate and chart New Zealand.
James Cook's second voyage lasted from 1772 to 1775.
James Cook's first voyage was from 1768 to 1771.
Cook's first voyage departed in 1768. On this journey, he commanded the 'Endeavour' on an expedition, the purpose of which was to chart the transit of Venus. He returned to England in 1771, having circumnavigated the globe, as well as exploring and charting New Zealand and the east coast of Australia.
James Cook's most famous voyage is arguably his first voyage when, in 1769-1770, he circumnavigated and charted New Zealand, and when he became the first known European to sight and chart Australia's eastern coast.
James Cook ventured in the Arctic during his third voyage.
Captain James Cook died in 1779 on his third voyage.
James Cook's second voyage spanned from July 1772 to July 1775.
James cook returned to England from his first voyage, July 29, 1775