Historical Events tagged with "coral reef"
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Exploration & Discovery
Captain James Cook Grounds Endeavour on Reef
June 11th, 1770 254 years ago
Captain James Cook's ship, the Endeavour, ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef during its voyage along the Australian coast. This incident occurred as Cook was navigating the treacherous waters in search of new territories. The grounding caused significant damage to the vessel, forcing the crew to make emergency repairs and impacting their exploration timeline. This event highlighted the challenges faced by 18th-century explorers in uncharted territories.
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