Because he wanted to.
James Cook sailed the Atlantic, Pacific and Antarctic Oceans.
what country or countries did James cook sail for.
No, James Cook did not sail to America. He is best known for his voyages in the Pacific Ocean, particularly his exploration of Australia and New Zealand in the 18th century. Cook made three significant voyages, primarily focusing on mapping the Pacific and making contact with various indigenous peoples, but he did not explore the Americas.
No, James Cook was not even born in 1449. Cook's first voyage set sail on 26 August 1768.
England
The voyage commissioned by King George III allowed Captain James Cook to sail from Plymouth Harbour England Great Britain on 26 August 1768 on HMB Endeavour, It was a combined Royal Navy and Royal Society expedition to the south Pacific Ocean.
Captain James Cook served in the British Royal Navy.
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James cook started his voyage in England. (or what was back then known as Britain)
James Cook sailed up the eastern coast of Australia in 1770.
James Cook sailed into Botany Bay in 1770.At the time, Cook was still a Lieutenant, and not yet a Captain.
Captain James Cook.