James Cook Collection

Captain Cook killed by Hawaiian natives, 1779
Death of English explorer Captain James Cook in the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), 1779. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

Endeavour Replica moored at the National Maritime Museum, Sydney
Construction of the Endeavour replica began in 1988 and the ship was launched 5 years later. Since then, she has sailed over 170, 000 nautical miles twice around the world

Captain Cooks ship moored on the quay in the harbour at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown, 1770. James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, made three voyages of discovery

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Captain James Cook regarding a map. Hand-colored woodcut of a painting

Captain Cook circumnavigating New Zealand, 1769 (colour litho)
980886 Captain Cook circumnavigating New Zealand, 1769 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Cook circumnavigating New Zealand, 1769)

Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving)
8766930 Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from Prince William's entry. ( James Cook third journey in the Pacific Ocean)

Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean, 1785 (engraving)
8766929 Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean.James Cook travels. 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving)
8766922 A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native beautiful woman from EAOO ( James Cook)

Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving)
8766919 Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native man from Kamtchaka.( 3rd journey by Cpt. James Cook in 1785 ) 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)
7295303 Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.1x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Cook, 18th century (stipple engraving)
7295776 Captain James Cook, 18th century (stipple engraving) by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); 19.4x16.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians
7295522 Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians, 18th century (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London

Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper)
7295484 Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper) by Cook, James (1728-79); 38.5x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper)
7295483 Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper) by Cook, James (1728-79); 40.6x30.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)
7295301 Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 45.2x59.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Figure-Head from the "Resolution" (engraving)
8647897 Figure-Head from the "Resolution" (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figure-Head from the "Resolution". New South Wales)

The ships HMS 'Resolution' and 'Discovery' anchored in Moorea (Tahiti)
MMM5461758 The ships HMS 'Resolution' and 'Discovery' anchored in Moorea (Tahiti), during James Cook's expeditions (1728-1779)

Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia
6266201 Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia; (add.info.: Captain Cook and his crew land at Botany Bay, Australia)

James Cook
5308290 James Cook.; (add.info.: Portrait of James Cook (1728-1779) a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Dated 19th century

The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel)
7295304 The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper)
7295486 Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper) by Cook, James (1728-79); National Maritime Museum, London

The death of Captain James Cook by the Indians of Owhyee, one of the Sandwich Islands, 18th century (engraving)
7295578 The death of Captain James Cook by the Indians of Owhyee, one of the Sandwich Islands, 18th century (engraving, etching) by Carter, George (1737-94); 47.3x59.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

A plan of the road and harbour of Fowey or Foy by Lieutenant James Cook of the Royal Navy, 1779 (copperplate engraving)
7340127 A plan of the road and harbour of Fowey or Foy by Lieutenant James Cook of the Royal Navy, 1779 (copperplate engraving) by British School, (18th Century); 73x54 cm; National Maritime Museum

A native man from the NOOKTA, 1785 (engraving)
8766925 A native man from the NOOKTA, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native man from the NOOKTA entry)

Native woman from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving)
8766924 Native woman from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from Kamtchaka. ( James Cook, third journey in the Pacific ) 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Portrait of James Cook, 1728-1779 (litho)
8634698 Portrait of James Cook, 1728-1779 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Cook, 1728-1779. Illustration for Armchair Science, 1931)

Captain James Cook at Nootka, 1778 (litho)
8666840 Captain James Cook at Nootka, 1778 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain James Cook at Nootka, 1778)

Sea Adventure: Cook in Resolution Cove (colour litho)
8668737 Sea Adventure: Cook in Resolution Cove (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cook in Resolution Cove)

Medal commemorating Captain James Cook's second voyage, 1772 (silver)
7295731 Medal commemorating Captain James Cook's second voyage, 1772 (silver) by British School, (18th Century); 42.5x42.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper)
7295485 Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper) by Cook, James (1728-79); National Maritime Museum, London

Cook's Third Voyage 1778-1779, 1784-1804 (technical drawing)
7295389 Cook's Third Voyage 1778-1779, 1784-1804 (technical drawing) by Faden, William (1750-1836); National Maritime Museum, London

Figure of Captain James Cook (1728-1779), c.1840 (earthenware)
7295353 Figure of Captain James Cook (1728-1779), c.1840 (earthenware); 18x11x11 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

A native dancer from Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving)
8766926 A native dancer from Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native dancer from Sandwich islands. Third journey.James Cook in the Paci- fic Ocean)

Native woman from the Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving)
8766923 Native woman from the Sandwich islands, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from the Sandwich islands in the Pacific.( 3rd Journey by James Cook in 1785 ) 1785

James Cook, 1777 (engraving)
7341628 James Cook, 1777 (engraving) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 26.3x19.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

New Zealand, 1890s: Poverty Bay (b/w photo)
8662420 New Zealand, 1890s: Poverty Bay (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poverty Bay)

A general chart exhibiting the discoveries made by Captain James Cook in this
7295697 A general chart exhibiting the discoveries made by Captain James Cook in this and his two preceeding voyages with the tracks of the ships under his command, 1794 by Roberts

Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 18th century (engraving)
7295541 Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 18th century (engraving) by Sherwin, John Keyse (1751-90); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dance-Holland)

Pacific Station in HMS Triumph - Plate 14, Cooks monument, Hawaii., 1879 (photo, cloth, leather, paper)
7342439 Pacific Station in HMS Triumph - Plate 14, Cooks monument, Hawaii., 1879 (photo, cloth, leather, paper) by Bedford

Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving)
7141208 Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving); 9x11.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

HMS 'Resolution' crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's
MMM5467102 HMS 'Resolution' crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's third expedition (1776-1780) (1728-1779) by Webber

The british explorer James Cook at Tahiti, c.1768. c.1900 (chromo)
2636223 The british explorer James Cook at Tahiti, c.1768. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Polynesia. The british explorer James Cook at Tahiti, c.1768)

Captain Cook landing at Adventure Bay, 1777
3522730 Captain Cook landing at Adventure Bay, 1777; (add.info.: Captain Cook landing at Adventure Bay, Van Diemen's Land, 1777); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The "Lady Nelson" entering Port Phillip (engraving)
8647923 The "Lady Nelson" entering Port Phillip (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Lady Nelson" entering Port Phillip)

James Cook
5308269 James Cook.; (add.info.: Portrait of James Cook (1728-1779) a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Dated 19th century

Earth and celestial pocket, 1795 (globe)
MMM5467510 Earth and celestial pocket, 1795 (globe) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket globe and celestial Object)

Landing at Erramanga (Eromanga), one of the New Hebrides, 18th century (oil on panel)
7295302 Landing at Erramanga (Eromanga), one of the New Hebrides, 18th century (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 22.9x45.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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Captain James Cook was a renowned British explorer who made significant contributions to the world of navigation and discovery. His voyages took him to various parts of the globe, from Great Yarmouth in England to the shores of Australia and New Zealand. One fateful event that marred his legacy was his untimely demise at the hands of Hawaiian natives in 1779. Despite his previous successful encounters with indigenous peoples during his expeditions, this tragic incident highlighted the dangers explorers faced when venturing into unknown territories. The memory of Captain Cook lives on through replicas like the Endeavour, which can be seen moored at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney. This ship serves as a reminder of Cook's pioneering spirit and his role in expanding our understanding of distant lands. In 1770, Captain Cook famously claimed possession of New South Wales for the British Crown, marking a pivotal moment in history. His exploration efforts paved the way for future colonization and shaped Australia's destiny as we know it today. Throughout his journeys, Captain Cook encountered both friendly interactions and conflicts with native populations. The lithograph depicting him circumnavigating New Zealand showcases one such peaceful encounter where he won favor with local inhabitants. However, not all encounters were harmonious; an intense fight with natives on Owhyee resulted in tragedy. The watercolor painting capturing Captain Burney discovering his murdered shipmates is a haunting reminder of how dangerous these expeditions could be. Despite facing perilous situations throughout his career, Captain Cook's legacy endures. Engravings depicting both his tragic death and colored renditions commemorating it serve as testaments to his impact on exploration history. Joseph Banks played an integral role alongside Captain Cook during their voyages together. As a botanist and naturalist, Banks contributed greatly to scientific knowledge by documenting new species discovered during their travels. Captain James Cook's life was filled with triumphs and tragedies alike but undeniably left an indelible mark on the world.