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James Cook did not "take" Australia. He did, however, claim part of Australia for Great Britain. James Cook was the first known European to sail up and chart the eastern coast of Australia, which he claimed for Great Britain under the name of New South Wales.
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Did James cook take part in the Fur trade?
no
How long did it take for captain James cook to arrive in Australia?
it took him 12345t6y7ui8u7ytrwe3 years
How long did it take for Captain James Cook to travel from London England to Australia?
1 year.
What ship did Captain Cook take when he discovered the east coast?
James Cook (not yet a Captain) commanded the HMS Bark Endeavour when he charted Australia's eastern coast.
Was Captain James Cook a captain or a lieutenant?
When James Cook initially explored and charted Australia's eastern coast, he was still a Lieutenant. He was promoted to captain following his successful charting New Zealand and Australia's east coast.
Can you give me a portrait of James Cook?
Click on 'related links' below and the link will take you to a picture of James Cook.
What year did the brits take over Australia?
Lieutenant James Cook discovered the east coast of Australia in 1770, claimed it for Britain and called it New South Ierland. The First Fleet landed in 1788 and established a colony.
How many years did it take captain cook to get to Australia?
Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a captain) took less than two years to reach Australia from England. On the way, he spent some time observing the transit of Venus from Tahiti, and also circumnavigating the main islands of New Zealand.
What did Captain Cook take on his way to Australia?
Captain Cook took, some clothes to change, guns, knives, etc
How much of the aborigines' land did James Cook take over?
James Cook claimed the eastern half of Australia, but he never actively "took over" the land himself. That only occurred when the First Fleet of convicts and officers arrived, and land clearing occurred, meaning that traditional tribal hunting grounds were taken over.
What were Captain James Cook's transportation vehicles?
Captain James cook stole a fairy boat and took aboriginals with him to every exploration, when the police found the boat, they fined him $7000 but they did not take him to jail Because they new he was trying to explore.
In what year did the English take over Australia?
English explorer James Cook claimed the eastern coast of Australia in 1770. The first permanent British colony was established in 1788, and at this time, the British claim was extended further west. However, the western third of the continent was not claimed by the British until 1829.
