Capt. James Cook, R.N.

After two historic voyages of the South Pacific, James Cook was cruising the waters of the Pacific Northwest on his third and final voyage with his two ships, Resolution and Discovery, searching for the western exit to the legendary Northwest Passage. In March, 1778, they put into Nootka Sound for repairs and to trade with the native people. With him on the voyage were William Bligh as Master of the Resolution and Midshipman George Vancouver.

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