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Iin Australian waters, James Cook named Thirsty Sound and Broad Sound.
In New Zealand, Cook named Queen Charlotte's Sound.
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What did Captain Cook call Hawaii?
Captain James Cook initially named the Hawaiian Island the Sandwich Islands after the Earl of Sandwich. John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, at the time the First Lord of the Admiralty and Cook's superior officer, was one of Cook's major sponsors.
How did Cook Island get its name?
Captain Cook named the islands Hervey Islands. The name Cook Islands appeared on a Russian Naval Chart in the 1820's named so in honour of James Cook
Is Captain Cook a real cook?
Captain Cook was a ships' captain, not a cook.
What was the former name of the Hawaiian Islands?
Captain Cook named them the Sandwich Isles.
Who gave the Sandwich Islands their name?
Hawaii was originally named the Sandwich Islands after one of Captain James Cook's sponsors, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who was at the time the First Lord of the Admiralty and Cook's superior officer.
How was doubtful sound named?
Doubtful Sound got it's name from Captain Cook. Doubtful Sound got it's name from Captain Cook.
What are the Islands named after Captain Cook?
cook islands
Why was the Puget Sound named the Puget Sound?
I'm glad you asked. the Puget sound is named after peter Puget because when he was on a boat with captain cook the captain said that if anyone would journey down the sound that they would get it named after them and peter Puget was the one to go in the lifeboat and find land so therefor its the Puget sound.
What did Captain Cook name Tonga?
Captain Cook the man named Tonga "The Friendly Island."Why because Tongans where kind to Captain Cook when he arrived to Tonga.
Did captain cook name Tonga?
Captain Cook the man named Tonga "The Friendly Island."Why because Tongans where kind to Captain Cook when he arrived to Tonga.
Who named Poverty Bay?
== == Captain James Cook
Which Town in Queensland is named after Captain Cook?
Cooktown
What New Zealand sound did Captain Cook name?
queen charlotte sound
When did captain James cook be named a captain?
Upon his return from his second voyage in 1775.
What was Hawaii originally?
It was named the Sandwich Islands by Captain Cook.
What was Australia named as Captain Cook was exploring it?
New Holland
What is New Zealand's tallest mountain and was named after a British sea captain?
The tallest NZ mountain is Mt. Cook. It is named after Captain Cook. It has two official names; the other is Aoraki.
