The ship in which the explorer charted unusual Zealand,Australia and the Pacific ended its life sold, renamed and scuttled in the war to preserve America BritishCaptain James Cook observed the transit of Venus from the shores of Tahiti, and ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef and claimed Australia for the British crown. He fought the French in the Americas,circumnavigated the world and died trying to kidnap a king of Hawaii. Related: Wreckage of Captain James Cook's ship Endeavour found, researchers say Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com