matavia

Updated: May 27, 2025

Birth and education Enters the Royal Navy Employed to take soundings in the Saint Lawrence Diligence in study Marriage Expedition to observe the transit of Venus Cook appointed to the command Equipment of the Endeavour Scientific men sail with him Leave Plymouth The nuns of Santa Clara Jealousy of the Governor of Rio de Janeiro Natives come on board Their behaviour Landing and exploring the country Overtaken by a snow-storm Sufferings from cold Return to the ship Voyage continued Round Cape Horn Run 700 leagues Coral reefs Naming islands Anchor in Matavia Bay Conduct of the natives Captain Cook lands Aspect of the country Reception by the chiefs Pocket-picking by the inhabitants A thief shot Annoyance of Captain Cook Excursions up the country Erect a fort Punishment of one of the ship's company The pity of the natives excited Theft Recovery of the property The transit of Venus The Queen Oberea A native priest wishes to accompany the English Dress, habits, and manufactures of the natives The expedition sails Islands visited A famous warrior Dancers The Society Islands Off Oheteroa Opposition of the people Anniversary of sailing A comet Discovery of New Zealand Disturbance with the natives Prisoners taken Attempt to carry off a boy Mercury Bay Furious Gale Survey of New Zealand completed Australia sighted Anchor, and go on shore Conduct of the people Botany Bay Strikes a reef Repairing the vessel Australia Sail for England Sickness at Batavia Arrival.

Henry Frith - Notable Voyagers: From Columbus to Nordenskiold