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Captain James Cook did not actually explore Antarctica itself, as he could not get close enough to the continent.
Commanding the ship, the 'Resolution', Captain James Cook became the first known European to explore the waters of Antarctica, crossing the Antarctic Circle in latitude 67 degrees south, on 17 January 1773. Pack ice and the solid freezing of the ship's sails prevented him from exploring the region any further.
A year later, Cook crossed the Antarctic Circle again, on 30 January 1774, and reaching 71 degrees 10'S. Once again, he was stopped by thick pack ice that prevented further progression. This was the farthest south and closest to the South Pole that any known person had ever been.
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What year did Captain Cook explore Antarctica?
He explored Antarctica between 1772 and 1774
What year did captain cook explore NZ?
Captain James Cook explored the New Zealand coast line in the year 1769. He returned to New Zealand in 1774.
In what year did Captain Cook explore New Zealand?
James Cook (not yet a captain) explored New Zealand in 1769, just prior to his arrival in Australia.
What years did captain cook explore nz waters?
Captain James Cook explored the New Zealand coast line in the year 1769. He returned to New Zealand in 1774.
Which year was Captain James Cook Born?
James Cook was born in 1728.
What year did James Cook discover New Guinea?
James Cook did not discover New Guinea.
Which year was captain cook born?
James Cook was born on the 27th October 1728.
What year did Captain James Cook sail into Botany Bay?
James Cook sailed into Botany Bay in 1770.At the time, Cook was still a Lieutenant, and not yet a Captain.
Where did Captain James Cook go when he went to Antarctica?
James Cook went to Antarctica twice, although he did not reach the actual Antarctic continent. He first crossed the Antarctic Circle, on 17 January 1773, in latitude 67 degrees south. A year later, on 30 January 1774, he again crossed the Antarctic Circle as far as 71 degrees 10'S. In each case, he was stopped from going any further by pack ice.
What year did Captain Cook's wife die?
James Cook's wife, Elizabeth, died in 1835.
What is the safest shelter to survive in in Antarctica for a year?
Survival in Antarctica for a year -- if you are a temporary worker -- is best accomplished in the quarters assigned. If you intend to explore for a year, best practices dictate that a Scott-tent type shelter is the most practical shelter.
What year did Captain Cook leave England?
James Cook was not a captain when he left England on his first mission of exploration. Lieutenant James Cook departed Plymouth, England on 25 August 1768.
