Captain James Cook reached a record 1,130 miles from the South Pole.
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Captain James Cook became the first European to travel to the Hawaiian islands.
Explorer Captain James Cook arrived at Botany Bay in Australia.
British explorer Captain James Cook departed on his second voyage from Plymouth.
Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage from Plymouth, heading for the Pacific Ocean.
British Lieutenant James Cook became the first European to reach Australia's east coast.
