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When James Cook explored the Pacific northwest, he was seeking a navigable northwest passage along the coast of North America. Had he found such a passage (which he did not) it would have significantly reduced the amount of time ships took to travel from Europe to the west coast of North America.
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∙ 13y agoOn his first journey, following his mission to observe the transit of Venus from tahiti, James Cook was under secret orders to explore and record observations on any new lands he came across. James Cook explored Australia's east coast because he was under orders to explore and claim new land.
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∙ 14y agoJames Cook was sent to the northwest in order to find the Northwest passage that was believed to exist from the western side of North America to the eastern side.
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What continent did James Cook explore and name New South Wales?
James Cook explored the east coast of the continent of Australia, naming it New South Wales, in 1770.
What side of Australia did Captain James cook discover?
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
When was the east coast or Australia discovered?
The east coast of Australia was first explored by Captain James cook in 1770.
Captain James cook discovered the east coast of austuralia?
Yes he did.
What ship did James Cook travel on to come to Australia?
James Cook, who was not yet a Captain but a Lieutenant, travelled to Australia in the HM Bark Endeavour.
What continent did James Cook explore and name New South Wales?
James Cook explored the east coast of the continent of Australia, naming it New South Wales, in 1770.
What coast of Australia did James Cook discover?
James Cook was the first to chart the east coast of Australia.
What side of Australia did Captain James cook discover?
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
When was the east coast or Australia discovered?
The east coast of Australia was first explored by Captain James cook in 1770.
Captain James cook discovered the east coast of austuralia?
Yes he did.
Is it true Captain Cook first found the east coast?
It is true that Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a captain) was the first European to chart the east coast of Australia.
What ship did James Cook travel on to come to Australia?
James Cook, who was not yet a Captain but a Lieutenant, travelled to Australia in the HM Bark Endeavour.
Did Captain Cook see the coast of Australia?
Yes: James Cook saw the east coast of Australia, and charted it over several months.
In which year did Captain Cook explore the east coast of Australia?
Cook and The Endeavor left on their expedition from Plymouth on Aug. 26, 1768. The ship reached Tahiti in April 1769. New Zealand was discovered on Oct. 7, 1769 before moving on to the eastern coast of Australia. It returned back to England on July 13, 1771.
Is Captain James Cook a convict?
Captain James Cook was not a convict. Convicts did not arrive in Australia until 18 years after Cook first charted the east coast.
Who explored the east coast of New Holland?
The eastern coast of "New Holland" was first explored and charted by Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a captain). Cook claimed the east coast for England, naming it New South Wales.
Who went to Australia in 1770?
Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain Cook) arrived at the east coast of Australia in 1770.
