The staple foods of seafarers in Captain James Cook's time included salted beef and pork, flour, sugar, tea and potatoes. Cook also had a goat on board to ensure the provision of fresh milk for his journeys. Captain James Cook was one of the first to recognise the link between good nutrition and the health of his sailors and himself. To that end, he ordered lemon and orange syrups and sauerkraut, in order to prevent scurvy (caused by lack of vitamin C). Fresh meat, vegetables and fruit were taken on board during port stopovers.
James Cook was an English sea captain.
James Cook travelled on his ship called the Endeavour.
James Cook was a sea explorer, so he travelled by ship.
James Cook never completed his third voyage. He was attacked and killed by natives on Hawaii, and buried at sea.
James Cook was a leader in that he led three major sea-faring expeditions. A leader is one who is placed in charge of something; James Cook was indeed in charge of these expeditions.
No. Wives rarely did.
Captain James Cook named the islands the "Sandwich Islands" after the Earl of Sandwich.
James cook loved the sea and was instructed to go on a mission to study the eclipse between Venus and the sun. after , he wanted to sail the world and do the same.
This quote has been attributed to Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a Captain).
There have been many. Sir Francis Drake, James Cook, Richard F. Burton, John Cabot, and Mathew Flinders are a few.
James cook loved the sea and was instructed to go on a mission to study the eclipse between Venus and the sun. after , he wanted to sail the world and do the same.
Probably the major discovery of the explorer and sea captain James Cook was the islands of the Hawaiian chain. He was later killed in a battle with natives.