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Cook's first voyage departed in 1768. On this journey, he commanded the 'Endeavour' on an expedition, the purpose of which was to chart the transit of Venus. He returned to England in 1771, having circumnavigated the globe, as well as exploring and charting New Zealand and the east coast of Australia.

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Where was captain cook's first voyage to?

Captain Cooks first voyage was to Europe


How long was the first voyage of James Cook?

James Cook's first voyage was from 1768 to 1771.


What was cooks boat called again?

HMS Endeavour, (or HM Bark Endeavour), was commanded by Lieutenant James Cook on his first voyage of discovery, to Australia and New Zealand from 1769 to 1771.


What is captin cooks first name?

James Cook


When did James cook return home from his first voyage?

James cook returned to England from his first voyage, July 29, 1775


How many men were on James cooks ships?

James Cook's ships typically had crews of around 60 to 100 men, depending on the voyage and the ship. For example, his first voyage (1768-1771) aboard the HMS Endeavour had a crew of about 94 men. The number varied slightly in subsequent voyages, but it generally remained in that range.


What was the name of the ship captain James Cook chose for his first voyage?

James Cook (not yet a captain) commanded the HMS Bark Endeavour on his first voyage.


How old was James Cook on his first voyage?

22


Where did jmes cooks 1st voyage laned?

James Cook's first voyage, which took place from 1768 to 1771, landed on the east coast of Australia at a place he named Botany Bay in April 1770. This landing marked the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia. Cook and his crew conducted extensive explorations and mapping during this voyage, which laid the groundwork for further British interest in the continent.


On which voyage did James Cook chart New Zealand?

James Cook circumnavigated and charted New Zealand on his first voyage, the one in which he commanded the Endeavour.


What did James cook discover on his first voyage?

The transit of Venus


Where did James Cook first voyage end?

It ended in Plymouth in England