James Cook did not "discover" Tonga, but he first visited the islands in 1773, whilst on his second voyage.
Tonga was discovered by two unnamed Dutch explorers in 1616. However, Dutch trader/explorer Abel Tasman is often given the credit, as he was the first known European to land there, doing so in 1643.
Captain James Cook.
Yes, Captain (James) Cook found Hawaii in 1778.
No. James Cook was a seafarer and explorer who was murdered in Hawaii.
Captain James Cook in 1778.
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He discovered Hawaii on his second voyage to the Pacific.
That was Captain James Cook on his second voyage to the Pacific Ocean.
Yes, James Cook is generally credited with the dicovery of Hawaii.
The first European was Captain James Cook.
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Captain James Cook.
Yes, Captain (James) Cook found Hawaii in 1778.
No. James Cook was a seafarer and explorer who was murdered in Hawaii.
Captain James Cook in 1778.
Captain James Cook
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There were many! The first were peoples from the Pacific/Asia, they eventually became the natives of Hawaii. The first recorded contact of foreigners was when Captain James Cook arrived in Hawaii in 1778.