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.
Captain Cooks first voyage was to Europe
James Cook's first voyage was from 1768 to 1771.
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.
James Cook
James cook returned to England from his first voyage, July 29, 1775
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.
James Cook (not yet a captain) commanded the HMS Bark Endeavour on his first voyage.
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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.
James Cook circumnavigated and charted New Zealand on his first voyage, the one in which he commanded the Endeavour.
The transit of Venus
It ended in Plymouth in England