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When did James Cook return to Britain after his first mission?
To cook.
What year did Captain Cook leave England?
James Cook was not a captain when he left England on his first mission of exploration. Lieutenant James Cook departed Plymouth, England on 25 August 1768.
What do Captain Cook and the transit of Venus have in common?
James Cook's original mission was to observe the transit of Venus from the vantage point of Tahiti.
Where did the Royal Society send Captain Cook?
The Royal Society sent James Cook on a mission to chart the transit of Venus at Tahiti.
Why did Captain James Cook go to Tahiti?
James Cook travelled to Tahiti on a scientific mission to observe the transit of Venus as the islands offered the best vantage point.
When did James Cook return to Britain after his first mission?
To cook.
Why was Captain James Cook looking for land?
why di james cook look for land
What year did Captain Cook leave England?
James Cook was not a captain when he left England on his first mission of exploration. Lieutenant James Cook departed Plymouth, England on 25 August 1768.
What motivated James cook?
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.
Where did the Royal Society send Captain Cook?
The Royal Society sent James Cook on a mission to chart the transit of Venus at Tahiti.
What do Captain Cook and the transit of Venus have in common?
James Cook's original mission was to observe the transit of Venus from the vantage point of Tahiti.
What was James cook after?
James Cook was looking to claim territory to add to Britain's growing empire. In 1769, he claimed New Zealand's islands for Britain. In 1770, Cook claimed Australia for Britain. Actually, Cook was not specifically looking for territory to claim. He was first sent on a scientific mission. Cook's original mission was to observe the transit of Venus from the vantage point of Tahiti. 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.
Why did Captain James Cook go to Tahiti?
James Cook travelled to Tahiti on a scientific mission to observe the transit of Venus as the islands offered the best vantage point.
Who is James Cook Senior?
James Cook Senior is James Cook's father
What part of California did captain James cook explore why?
James Cook explored Alta, California. He was looking for the northwest passage around America. He also made landfall in Kauai, Hawaii and in Oregon.
What was James cooks motivtion?
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.
Who was James cooks father?
His name was also James Cook. A farmer
