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Cook made several voyages so set sail several times.
While the above answer is true, the three main voyages that Cook is remembered for are his Voyages of discovery. The dates that these three voyages set sail are,
First voyage departed from Plymouth on the 26th August 1768.
Second voyage departed from Sheerness on the 21st June 1772.
Third voyage departed from Plymouth on the 12th July 1776.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoCaptain James Cook became a sailor at the age of 16. He was the son of a farm man but didn't have it going for him so he tried out for haberdasher/grocer but didn't work out so he tried out for sailor and it was the one for him.
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∙ 14y agoi dont think he did become a pirate...
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What skills Captain Cook have as a sailor?
His skill as a sailor and navigator were considerable
Some famous explorers from Hawaii?
Captain James Cook.
Why was Captain James Cook's middle name James?
Captain Cook was a captain and his full name was James Cook.
Who was the captain of the endeavour?
Captain James Cook was the captain of the Endeavour.
Who was the sailor on Captain Cook's ship to first see Australia?
On 19 April 1770, officer of the watch, Lieutenant Zachary Hicks, sighted land and alerted James Cook (not yet a captain, but a lieutenant).
Why did Matthew flinders become a sailor?
It is said that Matthew Flinders was inspired tobecome a sailor by the thought of adventure after reading the novel "Robinson Crusoe". He was also inspired by the journals of Captain James Cook.
What skills Captain Cook have as a sailor?
His skill as a sailor and navigator were considerable
Some famous explorers from Hawaii?
Captain James Cook.
Why was Captain James Cook's middle name James?
Captain Cook was a captain and his full name was James Cook.
Who was the captain of the endeavour?
Captain James Cook was the captain of the Endeavour.
Who was the sailor on Captain Cook's ship to first see Australia?
On 19 April 1770, officer of the watch, Lieutenant Zachary Hicks, sighted land and alerted James Cook (not yet a captain, but a lieutenant).
What country did Captain Cook explore for?
Captain James Cook represented England on his journeys.
Who discovered surfing in Tahiti?
Captain James Cook Captain James Cook
What country was Captain Cook from?
Captain James Cook was English.
What comes after Captain in Captain James Cook?
James
Was Captain James Cook a captain or a lieutenant?
When James Cook initially explored and charted Australia's eastern coast, he was still a Lieutenant. He was promoted to captain following his successful charting New Zealand and Australia's east coast.
Did Captain James Cook sell slaves?
No. Captain James Cook was not a slave-trader.
