This man was originally sent on his most famous voyage to observe a transit of Venus, and he was killed while repairing his ships in(*) Hawaii, which he visited on his third voyage.
This man created the first accurate maps of the coast of Newfoundland, and he also improved the accuracy of maps of the Pacific Northwest. This man was originally sent on his most famous voyage to observe a transit of Venus, and he was killed while repairing his ships in(*) Hawaii, which he visited on his third voyage. His second voyage saw him circumnavigate islands he discovered to prove they were not connected to a southern landmass. For 10 points, identify this British explorer who was the first European to reach eastern Australia and New Zealand.
This man created the first accurate maps of the coast of Newfoundland, and he also improved the accuracy of maps of the Pacific Northwest.
James {Cook}