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James Cook
James Cook was a British explorer who achieved the first European contact with the Hawaiian Islands and the eastern coastline of Australia. He also holds the record for being the first person to circumnavigate New Zealand.
915 Questions
Where does the name cook islands come from?
capt. James cook
Answer
James Cook actually named the islands the Hervey Islands.
The name Cook Islands, in honour of Cook, appeared on a Russian naval chart published in the 1820s
What happens when a crew on a ship overthrows the captain?
When a crew overthrows the captain, it typically leads to a power vacuum and potential chaos onboard, as the ship's chain of command is disrupted. The crew may establish a new leadership structure, often resulting in conflicts over authority and decision-making. This act can also have legal implications, as it may be considered mutiny, potentially leading to severe consequences for the crew members involved. Ultimately, the ship's safety and mission could be jeopardized without clear leadership.
When did the Endeavour reach Tahiti?
James Cook and the Endeavour reached Tahiti in April 1769, in plenty of time for his crew and scientists to set up their instrumentation necessary to observe and report on the transit of Venus, which occurred on 3 June 1769.
The Cook Islands are in Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.
They are just east of Tonga and Fiji, and west of French Polynesia, in the ocean northeast of New Zealand.
Why is Joseph Banks on the Australian Five Dollar note?
Australia puts historically significant or famous Australian identities on its banknotes.
Sir Joseph Banks appears on the obverse of the old paper Australian Five Dollar note issued from 1967 to 1991. He was a botanist and the President of the Royal Society and was influential in the early days of the administration of the Colony of New South Wales.
He was on Captain Cooks voyage of discovery when Australia was "discovered" and was responsible for introducing the western world to some of Australia's native flora, some of which was subsequently named for him.
There is a suburb in Canberra and three suburbs in Sydney named for him and an electoral division.
What journal is kept by the captain of a ship?
The journal kept by the captain of a ship is called log.The Captain's Log, or ship's log, records observations and details of a journey or voyage.
From which country did the explorer who first discovered Australia come from?
It is believed that the first explorers to discover Australia were Portuguese, but no records still exist.
The first recorded explorer on Australia's shores was Dutch (Willem Jansz).
Where is Captain Cooks statue?
In Hofgard Park, Waimea and is a replica of the one in his home town of Whitby, England.
What happened When cook returned home?
he did not return home instead he was killed by local hawaiians
Who was cook strait named after?
Cook Strait, which separates the North Island and South Island of New Zealand, was named after Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain). He was the first to circumnavigate the main islands of New Zealand.
Was Grace Pace James Cook's wife?
Yes and no. Grace Pace was Captain James Cook's mother's name before she married James Cook senior.
Who is vice-captain hinamori's brother?
10th Captain Hitsugaya Toushiro In the earlier part of the series, flashback shows that they used to live together.
but they aren't related
When was the east coast or Australia discovered?
The east coast of Australia was first explored by Captain James cook in 1770.
What did James Cook do before he was an explorer?
James Cook was the son of a farm labourer, and held no great ambitions, being apprenticed in a grocer/haberdashery when he was 16. Lack of aptitude in the trade led his employer to introduce Cook to local shipowners, who took him on as a merchant navy apprentice. Here he was educated in algebra, trigonometry, navigation, and astronomy, which later set Cook up to command his own ship.
How did Endeavour get its name?
The Endeavour was named by American school children in a competition in 1988-1989. They were asked to pick a name from a sea or exploratory vessel that had sailed in the past. The Endeavour was the most popular winner. It is spelled with a 'u' because it is named after the original British vessel, and endeavor is spelled with a 'u' in the UK. For an in depth article read
http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/how-did-the-space-shuttle-endeavour-get-its-name-1605/
Is there botox available in the Cook Islands?
The people that live in the Cook Islands are generally beautiful. Naturally. Everyone visiting the islands is surrounded by their special aura and becomes irresistible themselves. If you feel you need to enhance your beauty whilst staying in the Cooks, just drink or bath in Noni juice!
