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Captain James Cook's charts entrance of Endeavour River and Botany Bay in New South Wales, 1772-73 (engraving & etching)
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Captain James Cook's charts entrance of Endeavour River and Botany Bay in New South Wales, 1772-73 (engraving & etching)
7295280 Captain James Cook's charts entrance of Endeavour River and Botany Bay in New South Wales, 1772-73 (engraving & etching) by Bowen, Thomas (c.1790); 28.5x46.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: T. Bowen [engraver]; John Gibson [engraver]
This chart is an engraving in John Hawkesworth's 1773 account of the voyages of Captain James Cook, Joseph Banks and Captain John Byron.
Vice Admiral John Byron accompanied George Anson on his circumnavigation of the globe (via the Falkland Islands and through the Pacific) in the 1760s. Byron's mention of signs of a southern continent encouraged the immediate preparation of another expedition to the Pacific.
Captain Samuel Wallis (1728-1795) took command of the frigate Dolphin (back from John Byron's circumnavigation of the globe). Wallis description of Tahiti (as published by John Hawkesworth in 1773 on behalf of the Admirality) helped, along with the accounts of James Cook and Joseph Banks, to stamp an exotic imprint on Europe's image of the south seas. Wallis achievements helped shape Cook's first Endeavour voyage.
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) made three separate voyages to the Pacific (with the ships Endeavour, Resolution, Adventure, and Discovery) and did more than any other voyager to explore the Pacific and Southern Ocean. Cook not only encountered Pacific cultures for the first time, but also assembled the first large-scale collections of Pacific objects to be brought back to Europe. He was killed in Hawaii in 1779.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning print captures the intricate charts of Captain James Cook's exploration of the entrance of Endeavour River and Botany Bay in New South Wales, dating back to 1772-73. Engraved by Thomas Bowen and John Gibson, this historical piece is a part of John Hawkesworth's 1773 account of Cook's voyages.
Vice Admiral John Byron's earlier mention of signs of a southern continent spurred the preparation for Cook's expedition to the Pacific. With Captain Samuel Wallis' detailed description of Tahiti and its exotic allure, along with accounts from Joseph Banks, Europe was captivated by the mysteries of the south seas.
Captain James Cook himself made three groundbreaking voyages to the Pacific, using ships like Endeavour and Resolution to explore uncharted territories. Not only did he encounter new cultures but also collected vast amounts of objects that would shape Europe's understanding of the Pacific region.
Tragically, Cook met his end in Hawaii in 1779, but his legacy as one of history's greatest explorers lives on through pieces like this chart. The precision and detail captured in this engraving & etching serve as a testament to Cook's pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication to discovery.
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