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12/07/1771 HMS Endeavour anchors in Downs, England

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The First Voyage of James Cook

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James Cook's first voyage in 20 seconds on GoogleEarth

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Endeavour Tour - Behind the News

Captained by James Cook she returned from her voyage around the world. Main goals of the voyage were observation of the transit of Venus across the Sun and search of the evidence of the postulated unknown southern land, Terra Australis Incognita. Both goals were fulfilled. Cooks men were first Europeans to reach the east coast of Australia. It was the first of the three great pacific voyages of James Cook.
    • Essentials 

    • Conception 

    • Preparations and personnel 

    • Voyage of discovery 

    • New Zealand 

    • Australian coast 

    • Homeward voyage 

    • Publication of journals 

    • Re-enactment