All about Captain James Cook By aarushidumir Oct 27, 1728 James Cook's Birth Captain James ook was born on 27th october 1728 Mar 1, 1736 Cooks Family moved he moved to Great Atyon where he attended local school Jan 1, 1745 Cook started working for William Sanderson, grocer of Staithes Jan 1, 1746 Cook Started workiong forJohn Walker, a Whitby shipowner. Jan 1, 1755 1755 - Cook joined the Royal Navy and and was actively worked in the English Channel and Atlantic. Jan 1, 1758 During the seven years war sailed with the fleet to Canada where he learned to survey and assisted with the charting of St. Lawrence River. Jan 1, 1762 Returned to England and married Elizabeth Batts. Aug 26, 1768 He set out for his frst voyage Jul 14, 1771 James Cook returned from his journey Feb 16, 1772 cook set out for his second expedition Feb 16, 1775 returned from his second expedition Feb 16, 1776 set out for his third expedition Feb 14, 1779 he passed away