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Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook
What made you famous?
When were you born?
James Cook was born on the 27th of October in 1728 at Marton-in-Cleveland, Yorkshire, England. He was the son of a Scottish labourer and his Yorkshire wife.
- Made Australia and New Zealand an Official country
- Was part of the Discovery of Australia and New Zealand
- Made maps of New land that the crew found
- Was the greatest explorer of the 18th century
How was your childhood?
I grew up on a farm at Great Ayton, attending a village school, and at 17 I was apprenticed to a shopkeeper. After eighteen months working there, I gave this up for a more exciting apprenticeship.
How did you get the job?
Did you have a wife or any kids?
In 1755 Walker offered him a command, but instead Cook joined H.M.S. Eagle and within a month was the master's mate. After two years, he was promoted master of the Pembroke, and in 1758 crossed the Atlantic and took part in the siege of Louisburg and the survey of the St Lawrence River that led to the capture of Quebec. He was then transferred to the Northumberland, where he began surveying the coasts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
I had a wife and 6 kids, my wifes name was Elizabeth Batts and my kids names were; Nathaniel Cook, Joseph Cook, Elizabeth Cook, George Cook, James Cook, Hugh Cook.
James Cook
What was your role on the ship?
I was the Captain of the ship 'The Endeavour'!