The first Māori was shot by a member of Captain James Cook's crew named Lieutenant William Gore. This incident occurred during Cook's first voyage to New Zealand in 1769, specifically at the Bay of Islands, when tensions rose between the crew and the Māori. The shooting marked a significant and tragic moment in the early interactions between Europeans and the indigenous Māori people.
Captain James Cook in 1778.
Captain James Cook is remembered because he discovered Australia on the first fleet
Kapene Kuki
James Cook's first expedition started in 1768.
Captain James Cook was not a convict. Convicts did not arrive in Australia until 18 years after Cook first charted the east coast.
Captain James Cook in 1778.
The European discovery was by Captain James Cook,
The first vessel which James Cook commanded was the HM Bark Endeavour. At this stage, James Cook was not yet a captain.
Captain James Cook is remembered because he discovered Australia on the first fleet
That was Captain James Cook on his second voyage to the Pacific Ocean.
Captain James Cook.
James Cook (not yet a captain) commanded the HMS Bark Endeavour on his first voyage.
Kapene Kuki
James Cook's first expedition started in 1768.
Captain James Cook.
maori called it taranaki and captain cook named it mt egmont
Captain James Cook was not a convict. Convicts did not arrive in Australia until 18 years after Cook first charted the east coast.