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Cook's 'cover mission' was to observe the Transit of Venus from Tahiti. This scientific endeavour was neede at the time to find the diameter of the Earth. When this task was compleed he opened secret orders from the Bbritish government to find 'Terra Incognito'. Unkown lands to the East of Indonesia. The Dutch had partially mapped the North West coast of the then unknown continent of Australia and Cook was sent to complete this task. He also foud New Zealand and claimed these two territories for the crown of Britain.
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Why did England go to Australia?
because captain james cook found this land and said that it would be a good place for the convicts
Which state did captain cook go to first?
Captain Cook went to NSW first.
Why did Captain Cook go on his second voyage?
On James Cook's second journey which lasted from 1772-1775, he commanded the 'Resolution' and the 'Adventure' on an expedition to the South Pacific, in order to either prove or disprove the rumour of a great southern continent.
Where did Captain Cook go first in Australia?
Lieutenant James Cook (he had not yet been promoted to captain) first reached Point Hicks on the southeast corner. He then travelled north along the eastern coast, coming in to shore at Botany Bay.
What islands did Captain Cook go to?
Captain James Cook visited the islands of Fiji, Hawaii, Cook Islands and New Zealand.
When did captain James cook go to Fiji?
James Cook was not yet a captain when he embarked on his first voyage in 1768. He arrived in Tahiti on 13 April 1769. Following this, he continued west, reaching New Zealand in October 1769. He arrived at the southeast corner of Australia in April 1770. He returned to England in 1771, having circumnavigated the globe, as well as exploring and charting New Zealand and the east coast of Australia.
Where did captain cook go?
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When did Captain James Cook go back to England and tell King Edward about Australia?
There was no King Edward to be told about Australia. Through the lifetime of James Cook, the monarchs of Great Britain were named George. Cook was born during the reign of George I. Most of Cook's naval service, and all his Pacific expeditions, were during the reign of George III.
What did Captain cook do after school?
just go to - http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/jcr/~cookbio1.htmlit has all the info you need to know about captain cook.
Captain James Cook was famous for whatHe went to the south pole to do something at the mid-1800s?
Captain James Cook, amongst other things, was famous for the discovery of Australia in 1770. He did not actually go to the South Pole, but on his second voyage, he crossed the Antarctic Circle and reached a latitude of 67 degrees 15 minutes S, the first to sail that far south. Captain Cook was killed by Hawaiian natives in 1779.
How many islands did Captain Cook go to?
Captain James Cook did not actually find any countries. He was the first to chart the eastern coast of Australia, and he was the first to circumnavigate New Zealand. However, he did not find either of these countries. He was the first European to come across Hawaii, which he called the Sandwich Islands, but they do not constitute a "country".
Did James Cook want to go to Australia?
yes
