Events tagged with "oceanic islands"

Historical Events tagged with "oceanic islands"

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Exploration & Discovery

Captain Cook Discovers New Caledonia

September 4th, 1774 250 years ago

New Caledonia was first sighted by Europeans during Captain James Cook's second voyage to the Pacific. On this voyage, which aimed to explore the region and seek new territories for Britain, Cook's crew encountered the islands of New Caledonia. Notably, Cook observed the rich natural resources and the distinctive appearance of the land from the ship, including its mountainous terrain, leading to significant interest in the region.