James Cook by Ashley and Alexis

Birth

Oct 27, 1728

James Cook was born.

First Expedition

Period: Oct 1, 1768 to Oct 1, 1771

He went on his first expedition.

Second Expedition

Period: Oct 1, 1772 to Oct 1, 1775

He went on his second expedition.

Sailed to Brazil

Apr 11, 1776

He sailed to Brazil around Cape Horn to Tahiti.

Last Expedition

Period: Oct 1, 1776 to Oct 1, 1779

He went on his last expedition.

Christmas Island

Dec 25, 1777

He arrived to and named Christmas Islands.

Death

Feb 14, 1779

He was killed by a mob on Sandwitch Islands.

Ship Returns

Oct 4, 1780

His ship returns to England without him.