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Captain Cook never sailed anywhere near Australia's western coast, so he had no opportunity to think anything of the Swan River. Dutch captain Willem de Vlamingh named the Swan River in 1697 because of the black swans he saw in abundance there. In 1826, Edmund Lockyer was sent to claim the western half of the Australian continent for Britain. Cook never ventured beyond the eastern coast.
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∙ 12y agoJames Cook (not yet a captain when he first visited Australia's east coast) gave glowing reports of Australia. The land was rich and fertile, and he sighted numerous safe harbours and prospective sites for settlement.
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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
How did Captain Cook get to Australia?
James Cook was in command of HMS Bark Endeavour when he sailed to Australia.
Why did Captain Cook settle in Australia?
James Cook never settled in Australia. He was sent to explore whether there really was a great southern continent, but he never settled in Australia.
Is Captain James Cook a convict?
Captain James Cook was not a convict. Convicts did not arrive in Australia until 18 years after Cook first charted the east coast.
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 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.
How did Captain Cook get to Australia?
James Cook was in command of HMS Bark Endeavour when he sailed to Australia.
Who was the captain who claimed Australia for Britain?
James Cook
When and why did captain James cook discover Australia?
1770
Why did Captain Cook settle in Australia?
James Cook never settled in Australia. He was sent to explore whether there really was a great southern continent, but he never settled in Australia.
Who established the English claim in Australia?
Captain James Cook
Is Captain James Cook a convict?
Captain James Cook was not a convict. Convicts did not arrive in Australia until 18 years after Cook first charted the east coast.
How old was Captain Cook when he visited Australia?
James Cook was 42 years old when he first visited Australia.
What was James Cook's ranking in the first voyage?
Captain Cook explored Australia and Tahiti.
