Captain Cook
/ˌkæptɪn ˈkʊk/
/ˌkæptɪn ˈkʊk/
- James Cook (1728-79) an English sailor and explorer who made three journeys by sea to the Pacific Ocean. He was the first European to arrive on the east coast of Australia. He drew maps of the coasts of Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. He was also the first European to arrive at Hawaii, where he was killed in a fight with the local people.
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Captain Cook