When did Captain Cook Visit Alaska?

Answer 1

James Cook made three major journeys.

• Cook's first voyage extended from August 1768 to July 1771.
• His second voyage was from July 1772 to July 1775.
• The third voyage was July 1776 until Cook's untimely death in February 1779.

Answer 2

Although Captain James Cook is most famous for sailing to Australia, Cook also sailed to Alaska on his last voyage in 1778.

Answer 3

James Cook was not a captain when he explored Australia's eastern coast.

Lieutenant Cook explored Australia between April 1770 and August 1770.