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The staple foods of seafarers in Captain James Cook's time included salted beef and pork, flour, sugar, tea and potatoes. Cook also had a goat on board to ensure the provision of fresh milk for his journeys. Captain James Cook was one of the first to recognise the link between good nutrition and the health of his sailors and himself. To that end, he ordered lemon and orange syrups and sauerkraut, in order to prevent scurvy (caused by lack of vitamin C). Fresh meat, vegetables and fruit were taken on board during port stopovers.
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Was James Cook English or Portuguese?
James Cook was an English sea captain.
How did James Cook travel on his sea journeys?
James Cook travelled on his ship called the Endeavour.
Did James Cook travel by boat or land?
James Cook was a sea explorer, so he travelled by ship.
What became of James Cook after his journey?
James Cook never completed his third voyage. He was attacked and killed by natives on Hawaii, and buried at sea.
Was captain James Cook a leader?
James Cook was a leader in that he led three major sea-faring expeditions. A leader is one who is placed in charge of something; James Cook was indeed in charge of these expeditions.
Did Elizabeth Batts go to sea with James Cook?
No. Wives rarely did.
Has the USS Donald Cook been disabled while operating in the Black Sea?
Yes, the USS Donald Cook has not been disabled while operating in the Black Sea.
What was the name given by islands in 1778 by the English sea captain James cook?
Captain James Cook named the islands the "Sandwich Islands" after the Earl of Sandwich.
What motivated James cook?
James cook loved the sea and was instructed to go on a mission to study the eclipse between Venus and the sun. after , he wanted to sail the world and do the same.
Who was the famous explorer who said the great barrier reef was a wall of coral rock rising almost perpindiculer out of the unfathomable?
This quote has been attributed to Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a Captain).
Who was a British sea explorer?
There have been many. Sir Francis Drake, James Cook, Richard F. Burton, John Cabot, and Mathew Flinders are a few.
What was James cooks motivtion?
James cook loved the sea and was instructed to go on a mission to study the eclipse between Venus and the sun. after , he wanted to sail the world and do the same.
