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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.

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Was Sir Joseph Banks a free settler?

Sir Joseph Banks was a Lincolnshire landowner, a botanist and a scientist. He sailed on Captain Cook's first voyage when they landed in New South Wales (then called New Holland). He was influential in persuading the British Government to set up a Penal Colony in NSW, he corresponded with the early Governors of New South Wales and is well known in both Australia & New Zealand as the Father of Australasia.

How did the word Maori come about when Captain Cook visited New Zealand?

Until the arrival of Europeans, Maori had not needed or used a collective name for themselves. By the 1830's they had come to use the word 'Maori' which meant 'normal' or 'natural' people.

Was Captain Cook a good leader?

Yes; I believe he was a good leader. He cared for his crew and always tried to do the best for them, this is one of the things that is needed to become a good captain. Another one is that you have to be brave, captain cook was brave, this is known because he came on the land of the aboriginals without knowing that they weren't going to be safe. There are many more reasons that he was a good captain.

How many people died from scurvy on Captain Cook's first voyage?

Nobody died from scurvy on Captain Cook's first voyage. He was very careful to include citrus syrups and sauerkraut as part of his crew's diet, to ensure that they did not succumb to scurvy. However, after departing from today's North Queensland, following necessary repairs to the Endeavour, many of the crew succumbed to dysentery and typhoid. Over thirty died at Batavia or on the return journey home via Cape Town, South Africa.

Was Captain Cook gay?

There is no evidence to suggest this.

James Cook had a wife and six children.

What is the name for all cook island drums?

The names of the drums in a basic cook island drum set are as follows:

Pa'u (translated 'skin') = Bass drum. Generally made using calf skins. This drum provides the low-end tempo in a drumming orchestration.

Pa'umango (trns 'shark skin') = Bongo. Traditionally made using shark skin, but these days more generally goat skin. This drum provides a 'mellowing' of the whole drum orchestration from all the sharpness of the wooden drums.

Pate/Tokere = Large wooden slit drum. Traditionally made out of Island Mahogany (Tamanu) and Pacific Rosewood (Miro). This drum is used to play the main beat of the orchestration.

Pate Takirua/Tikita (trns 'double') = Smaller wooden slit drum. This provides a higher pitched sound and is played very fast while the Pate provides the main beat.

Hope this helps! Kia orana e kia manuia

What hospital did James cook got born from?

Cook was born in the village of Marton in Yorkshire in 1728.

Probably he wasn't born in a hospital but born at home.

By the way a better way to write your question is

'What hospital was James Cook born in?' - not 'got born from'

Were the Hawaii islands ever called the sandwich islands?

Cook named the Hawaiian Islands the Sandwich Islands in honor of one of his sponsors, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich.

There are many references to Cook and the Sandwich Islands at the History of Mankind site in the related link.

Can you cook a sandwich with mayonnaise on it?

You can, but it would probably taste bad. (Hot mayo?)

As long as it's mayonnaise out of a jar, not home-made, you can put a sandwich with mayonnaise in it on a sandwich grill, or in a frying pan, and it's great.

Using a microwave, mayonnaise should be mixed, because otherwise its high fat content will cause it to heat before the other ingredients.

What food did the crew of the Endeavour eat?

men on board the ship didn't eat much in the way of healthy and nutritious food, like vegetables, because they went rotten to quickly, so the crew relied on mutton, {old sheep meat} and rum and cider for drink

yup that's right

WHAT IS POMR CHARTING?

The patients otherization medical regestration

What place is named after Joseph banks?

  • Banks Peninsula - a peninsula of volcanic origin on the east coast of the south island of New Zealand.
  • Bankstown - a suburb in southwest Sydney
  • Cape Banks - the northern headland of botany Bay

Tupaia was on captain cooks ship. he had to translate for cook. he is called an?

Tupaia was a Tahitian chief who served the function of an interpreter.

Why was it important that James Cook could measure longitude accurately?

Accurate measurement of longitude was crucial for James Cook's voyages as it allowed for precise navigation, significantly reducing the risks of getting lost or running aground in uncharted waters. This capability enabled him to chart new territories and explore the Pacific with confidence, leading to important discoveries and interactions with indigenous cultures. Furthermore, Cook's successful navigation bolstered the British maritime empire's expansion and contributed to advancements in navigation technology.

Where is the Pulama Ia Kona-Heritage Preservation Council in Captain Cook Hawaii located?

The address of the Pulama Ia Kona-Heritage Preservation Council is: Po Box 398, Captain Cook, HI 96704-0398

What is the difference from the endeavor and a ship?

Real answer: Because the ship has different things in it, in general the Endeavour ship is known as a bark (very funny name but true).

Why did James Cook call his ship the Endeavour?

He didn't King George III did, its full name is His Majesties Bark the Endeavour.

Was George Vancouver a crew member on Captain Cook's voyages?

George Vancouver joined Captain Cook's crew on his secondjourney, which was from July 1772 to July 1775.

Did James Cook name Pocklington Reef?

I think my father, Robert thoroton Pocklington and his brothers were there during World War Two and would dnot be surprised to find that they had something to do with the naming!