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5 days ago · Part 1: Early Years. James Cook was one of the world's most famous explorers. The Royal Navy sea captain made three voyages through the Pacific Ocean, sailing thousands of miles and employing his navigation and cartographic skills, along with a crew of nearly 100, and was the first known European contact with Hawaii and Australia's east coast.
3 hours ago · The voyages of Captain James Cook have inspired many in the arts: Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner;" Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, and even the character Captain James T. Kirk of the ...
19 hours ago · Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) gets extra yards as he runs past Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11). Cook rushed for 179 yards in a 31-10 win.
19 hours ago · Cooktown is at the mouth of the Endeavour River where James Cook beached his ship, the Endeavour, for repairs in 1770. Both the town and Mount Cook (431 meters or 1,415 feet) which rises up behind the town were named after James Cook.
2 days ago · Answer: All of these. The schoolhouse that Cook attended from 1736-1741 has become a museum and there is a commemorative plaque on the back wall. The monument, erected in 1827, is located on Easby Moor high above the town and is 51 feet high. The sculpture is the newest tribute to Cook. Unveiled in 1997, it is the work of artist Nicholas Dimbleby.
Jul 1, 2024 · Reverse: Ship divides portraits in cameos, denomination below. Reverse Designer: James Berry. Notes; Subject: Bicentennial - Return of Captain James Cook from Second Pacific Voyage. Ruler: Elizabeth II
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4 days ago · James Cook helped lead a lot of fantasy football managers to league championships in 2023 with a breakout season that included over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns.
