Capitain Cook Collection

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), during James Cook's expeditions (1728-1779)
MMM5461758 The ships HMS Resolution and Discovery anchored in Moorea (Tahiti), during James Cook's expeditions (1728-1779), in which the painter took part in 1772-1773 by Cleveley

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, Frederick George Denham (1838-1913); 37.8x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

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 third
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)

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

The Apotheosis of Captain Cook, 1794 (engraving, etching)
7295535 The Apotheosis of Captain Cook, 1794 (engraving, etching) by Webber, John (1750-93); 31x22 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A native man from OONALASHKA ( Alaska ), 1785 (engraving)
8766936 A native man from OONALASHKA ( Alaska ), 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native man from OONALASHKA ( Alaska ) Third journey of James Cook in the Pacific Ocean

The death of Captain James Cook, 1850
3480624 The death of Captain James Cook, 1850; (add.info.: 19th century illustration showing the death of Captain James Cook (1728 - 14 February 1779)

Natives opposing Captain Cook's Landing (engraving)
8647879 Natives opposing Captain Cook's Landing (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives opposing Captain Cook's Landing. New South Wales)

James Cook, English explorer (engraving)
8672670 James Cook, English explorer (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain James Cook (1728-1779), English naval officer and explorer

The "Endeavour" (colour litho)
8665258 The "Endeavour" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Endeavour")

Captain Cook in Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound, 1777 (watercolour)
7295256 Captain Cook in Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound, 1777 (watercolour) by Webber, John (1750-93); 80.3x118 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

The death of Captain James Cook, 14 February 1779, c.1795 (oil on canvas)
7295286 The death of Captain James Cook, 14 February 1779, c.1795 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 137.2x182.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 1775-76 (oil on canvas)
7295323 Captain James Cook (1728-1779), 1775-76 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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Captain James Cook was a legendary British explorer and navigator who charted uncharted territories in the Pacific Ocean during the 18th century. His voyages were instrumental in expanding European knowledge of the world and establishing connections with indigenous peoples. Cook's meticulous mapping skills and leadership abilities earned him the title of one of history's greatest explorers. Despite facing numerous challenges, including hostile encounters with native populations and treacherous conditions at sea, Captain Cook remained steadfast in his mission to discover new lands and cultures. His legacy lives on through the countless geographical landmarks that bear his name, as well as the enduring impact he had on global exploration and understanding. Captain Cook's adventurous spirit continues to inspire generations of travelers and historians alike, reminding us of the boundless possibilities that await those willing to venture into the unknown.