Statue in Victoria Harbour, Victoria, Canada, commemorating Captain James Cook RN, d. 1779
Location
Victoria Harbour, Victoria, Canada, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Capt. James Cook, R.N. / 1728-1779 / After two historic voyages to the South / Pacific Cook was cruising the waters of the / Pacific Northwest on his third and final / voyage with his two ships, Resolution and / Discovery. He was searching for the West- / ern 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 Mr. William Bligh as Master / of the Resolution and Midshipman George / Vancouver. / THIS STATUE WAS COMMISSIONED BY / THE VICTORIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT FOUNDATION / And unveiled by / THE HONOURABLE / WILLIAM RICHARDS BENNETT / Premier of the Province of / British Columbia / July 12, 1976'
Details
Materials: Bronze
Date Erected: 1976
Artists: John Tweed
People
Age: 51
Date of Death: 14/2/1779
Cause of Death: Killed by indigenous people
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy