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Captain James cook discovered the east coast of austuralia?
Yes he did.
When was the east coast or Australia discovered?
The east coast of Australia was first explored by Captain James cook in 1770.
Is it true Captain Cook first found the east coast?
It is true that Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a captain) was the first European to chart the east coast of Australia.
Which continent was discovered by captain Cook?
None. He was the first to seriously explore and map the coast of Australia, but that continent had already been discovered earlier by the Dutch.
In what year did Captain Cook discover Botany Bay?
James Cook (still a lieutenant at this stage) discovered and named Botany Bay on Australia's east coast in April 1770.
In which year did Captain Cook explore the east coast of Australia?
Cook and The Endeavor left on their expedition from Plymouth on Aug. 26, 1768. The ship reached Tahiti in April 1769. New Zealand was discovered on Oct. 7, 1769 before moving on to the eastern coast of Australia. It returned back to England on July 13, 1771.
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.
What side of Australia did Captain James cook discover?
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
Did Captain Cook see the coast of Australia?
Yes: James Cook saw the east coast of Australia, and charted it over several months.
What was built in Lake Burley Griffin to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain Cook's discovery of Eastern Australia?
The Captain James Cook memorial was built in 1970 to commemorate the bicentenary of Cook's charting of the east coast of Australia.A couple of points to consider, however: James Cook was not yet a captain when he charted the east coast - he was still a Lieutenant. Secondly, he did not "discover" it, but he was the first known European to sail along the east coast.
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.
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.
