Cook,James

Cook,James
Cook, James. Known as “Captain Cook.” 1728-1779.
British navigator and explorer who commanded three major voyages of discovery, charting and naming many islands of the Pacific Ocean. He also sailed along the coast of North America as far north as the Bering Strait.

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  • COOK, James (1728-1779) — discoverer of eastern Australia, captain in the navy was born at Marton, Yorkshire, England, the second son of James and Grace Cook, on 27 October 1728. His father was a farm labourer at the time, but improved his position by becoming bailiff of… …   Dictionary of Australian Biography

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