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First British explorer to discover the Hawaii islands?
It was Captain James Cook.
Which country was first on Hawaii?
The English under Captain JamesCook.
Did Captain Cook discover Australia or Hawaii?
James Cook certainly did not discover Australia. He was the first European to discover Hawaii which, at the time, he named the Sandwich Islands after one of his sponsors, the Earl of Sandwich.
Who was given credit for finding Hawaii?
Polynesian voyagers were the first to settle in Hawaii, using only the stars, ocean currents, and birds for navigation. The first European explorer to "discover" Hawaii was Captain James Cooke in 1777.
Where did Capt Cook first discover the Hawaii Islands?
Well...He discovered Hawaii in Hawaii, but if you mean when the in was in 1778
Did the Portuguese discover Hawaii?
It was first spotted by a portuguese.
Who was the first person to discover the banana?
captain morgan
Who was the first explores Hawaii?
Captain James Cook.
Who was the first to settle Hawaii?
The first people to settle in Hawaii were the Polynesians. Captain Cook soon found Hawaii and considered it the sandwich island.
When was Hawaii named?
Hawaii is said to have been named by the Maori people who named it "Hawaii" meaning "Heaven" in their own language. Legend states that Hawai'i Loa, a fisherman, was the first person to discover Hawaii (as told in ancient stories). He named Hawaii after himself and the rest of the islands on the chain after his children: Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai.
Did James Cook first discover Hawaii?
Yes, James Cook is generally credited with the dicovery of Hawaii.
What is Hawaii's first exploration?
Captain James Cook in 1778.
