Historical Events tagged with "new south wales"
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Cook Claims East Coast Australia for Britain
James Cook, aboard the Endeavour, officially named and landed on Possession Island, claiming the entire east coast of Australia for Great Britain as New South Wales. This marked a significant territorial claim during his Endeavour voyage while exploring the Pacific region.
Continue ReadingJames Cook Claims Eastern Australia for Britain
In 1770, Captain James Cook formally claimed eastern Australia for Great Britain, designating it as New South Wales. This event occurred while Cook was navigating the coast during his first voyage of exploration aboard the HMS Endeavour. He made the claim in the name of King George III, driven by both scientific curiosity and imperial ambition. Cook's exploration of these shores marked the beginning of significant British interest in the Australian continent, laying the groundwork for future colonization.
Continue ReadingJames Cook Names Botany Bay in Australia
James Cook reached Botany Bay on the eastern coast of Australia, where he and his crew observed the unique flora and fauna. The area was named for its rich botanical variety and marked the first detailed European exploration of Australia's eastern coastline. He claimed the land for Great Britain, which would pave the way for future colonization efforts.
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