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Captain James Cook claimed New South Wales (the eastern coast of the Australian continent) in 1770, but he claimed New Zealand in 1769.
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∙ 13y agoJames Cook claimed the entire eastern half of the Australian continent as New South Wales, on behalf of England.
He also claimed New Zealand for England.
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∙ 15y agoCaptain James Cook claimed New South Wales (the eastern coast of the Australian continent) in 1770, but he claimed New Zealand in 1769.
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Which country did Captain Cook claim Australia for?
Captain Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain in 1770
What year did Captain Cook claim New South Wales in Australia?
James Cook (not yet a captain) claimed New South Wales for Great Britain in 1770.
What year did Captain James Cook claim Australia for Britain?
James Cook claimed Australia for the British Crown on 22 August 1770. He landed at Possession Island in Torres Strait in order to make the formal claim.
What year did Captain Cook visit Town of 1770?
That would be 1770 ... hence the name ...
Who was the ruler of Britain in the year 1770?
King George III ( June 4, 1738 - January 29, 1820) was the ruler of Great Britain in 1770.
Which country did Captain Cook claim Australia for?
Captain Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain in 1770
What year did Captain Cook claim New South Wales in Australia?
James Cook (not yet a captain) claimed New South Wales for Great Britain in 1770.
What year did Captain James Cook claim Australia for Britain?
James Cook claimed Australia for the British Crown on 22 August 1770. He landed at Possession Island in Torres Strait in order to make the formal claim.
Who was the first person to claim this country as part of the British Empire on Friday April 20 1770?
On April 20, 1770, The Endeavor, reached Australia and Captain James Cook laid claim to it as part of the British Empire. He did not discover Australia, since there were already aboriginal people there, but Captain Cook was the first European to lay claim to Australia.
What sea captain first took possession of Australia in the name of Great Britain?
James Cook was still a lieutenant and not yet a captain when he named the eastern half of Australia as New South Wales, and claimed it in the name of Great Britain in 1770.
Who discovered new holland in 1770?
Captain Cook, April 19, 1770.
What year did Captain Cook visit Town of 1770?
That would be 1770 ... hence the name ...
What country did englan claim in 1770?
australia
Did Captain Cook settle Australia?
Yes he did in 1770
When and why did captain James cook discover Australia?
1770
Who was the ruler of Britain in the year 1770?
King George III ( June 4, 1738 - January 29, 1820) was the ruler of Great Britain in 1770.
What happened during 1770-1774?
1770 was when Captain Cook arrived with his crew and prisoners and brought deices and infection with them.
