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Cook's original mission was to observe the transit of Venus from the vantage point of Tahiti. He made appropriate scientific observations of this event.
Cook was then under secret orders to try to find the great unknown southern continent, and claim it for Britain. In so doing, he charted the eastern coastline of what he called "New South Wales" (now Australia), making extensive notes on the people, flora, fauna and prospective suitability for colonisation, and reported back to England.
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∙ 15y agoCaptain James Cook was the first European to chart the eastern coast of Australia. Previously, the only Englishman to visit Australia was William Dampier who, in 1688, landed on the northwest coast and declared the continent dry and useless, with no prospects for the future. Cook returned a favourable report on the eastern coast following his expedition in 1770. His report was enough to convince the British authorities to colonise the continent as a penal settlement which, over time, developed into a free settlement.
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∙ 13y agoJames Cook made extensive detailed notes and observations of the land and its inhabitants.
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When did Captain Cook arrive in Australia?
Captain Cook first came to Australia in 1770, first sighting the southeastern corner of the Australian mainland in April 1770. He departed England in August 1768. Incidentally, Cook did not discover Australia.
Which famous bay in sydney Australia was the site of a landing by captain James cook?
James Cook (a Lieutenant when he arrived in Australia, not a captain) claimed the east coast of Australia for Great Britain in 1770. He named it New South Wales.
In what year did Captain Cook land in Australia?
James Cook never settled in Australia. After charting the eastern coast of the continent in 1770, he returned to England. During his life, he made two more significant voyages, but his home remained in England.
What side of Australia did Captain James cook discover?
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
Why is captain James Cook remebered?
Captain James Cook is remembered because he discovered Australia on the first fleet
Who went to Australia in 1770?
Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain Cook) arrived at the east coast of Australia in 1770.
When did Captain Cook arrive in Australia?
Captain Cook first came to Australia in 1770, first sighting the southeastern corner of the Australian mainland in April 1770. He departed England in August 1768. Incidentally, Cook did not discover Australia.
Did convicts come with Captain Cook?
No. Lieutenant James Cook, who was not yet a captain when he first charted the east coast of Australia, was on a mission of both exploration and scientific observation. The convicts arrived in Australia eighteen years after Cook sighted the east coast.
Which famous bay in sydney Australia was the site of a landing by captain James cook?
James Cook (a Lieutenant when he arrived in Australia, not a captain) claimed the east coast of Australia for Great Britain in 1770. He named it New South Wales.
What was the name of Captain Cook's ship when he found Australia?
James Cook (not a captain a this stage, but a Lieutenant) explored the eastern coast of Australia in the HMS Bark Endeavour. He did not 'find' or discover Australia, as the Dutch had already discovered the land over 150 years before Cook arrived.
In what year did Captain Cook land in Australia?
James Cook never settled in Australia. After charting the eastern coast of the continent in 1770, he returned to England. During his life, he made two more significant voyages, but his home remained in England.
What side of Australia did Captain James cook discover?
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
Where did captain cook hit Australia?
Lieutenant James Cook (he did not become captain until several years later) arrived at the southeastern point of land now known as Point Hicks in April 1770.
Why is captain James Cook remebered?
Captain James Cook is remembered because he discovered Australia on the first fleet
Who conquered Australia?
Captain James Cook conquered australia.
Was Captain Cook the first governor of Australia?
No. Captain James Cook died nine years before Australia was colonised.
When did captain James cook go to Fiji?
James Cook was not yet a captain when he embarked on his first voyage in 1768. He arrived in Tahiti on 13 April 1769. Following this, he continued west, reaching New Zealand in October 1769. He arrived at the southeast corner of Australia in April 1770. He returned to England in 1771, having circumnavigated the globe, as well as exploring and charting New Zealand and the east coast of Australia.
