He was assigned to a collier and various other Coasters sailing between the River Tyne and London. He was a Merchand Navy apprentice and on completion of his apprenticeship served on trading ships to and from the Baltic Sea
Cook's first assignment was aboard the collier (coal freighter) Freelove, and he spent several years on this and various other coasters, sailing between the Tyne and London.
He explored with a sailing ship.
Captain James Cook in 1778.
The European discovery was by Captain James Cook,
The first vessel which James Cook commanded was the HM Bark Endeavour. At this stage, James Cook was not yet a captain.
Captain James Cook is remembered because he discovered Australia on the first fleet
That was Captain James Cook on his second voyage to the Pacific Ocean.
Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook.
Captain James Cooks hobbies were to sail ships (improvement) Listen to sailors' myth
James Cook (not yet a captain) commanded the HMS Bark Endeavour on his first voyage.
James Cook's first expedition started in 1768.
Captain James Cook.