Captain James Cook Collection (page 6)

View of the Harbour of Taloo in the Island of Eimeo, from Views in the South Seas, pub
XCF125989 View of the Harbour of Taloo in the Island of Eimeo, from Views in the South Seas, pub. 1789 (etching) by Webber, John (1750-93); 29.2x41.9 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mobula mobular, devilfish
Ff. 250. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Macropiper excelsum, kawakawa pepper tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Piper myristicum

Melaleuca viridiflora, weeping tea tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Myrmecodia beccarii, anthouse plant
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson, made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Procellaria cinerea, grey petrel
Ff. 92. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated laria inexpectata and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Chaetodon lunula, raccoon butterflyfish
Ff. 27a Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Benincasa hispida, wax gourd
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cucurbita pruriens

Phoebetria palpebrata, light-mantled albatross
Ff. 106. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Pelecanus pica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Hibiscus tiliaceus, sea hibiscus
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Hibiscus tricuspis

Artocarpus altilis, breadfruit tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Sitodium altile

Trachinotus carolinus, Florida pompano
Ff. 224. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Clinus superciliosus, super klipfish
Ff. 187. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Ceriops tagal, yellow mangrove tree
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, orange mangrove tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Barringtonia calyptrata, mango pine tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Nothofagus betuloides
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Betula antarctica

Pimelea prostrata, strathmore weed
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pimalea laevigata

Antique maps of New Zealand

A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, with the Rowers Masked, after John Webber, circa 1788
XJF909335 A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, with the Rowers Masked, after John Webber, circa 1788 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Sailing Canoe of Otaheite, from Views in the South Seas, pub. 1792 (etching)
XCF125997 A Sailing Canoe of Otaheite, from Views in the South Seas, pub. 1792 (etching) by Webber, John (1750-93); 29.2x41.9 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Captain James Cook
England: c. 1768 An engraving of Captain James Cook, British explorer

Butterwort (Pinguicula antarctica), 1769 C016 / 5135
Butterwort (Pinguicula antarctica), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour drawn in 1769 by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Sea cabbage (Senecio candidans), 1769 C016 / 5134
Sea cabbage (Senecio candidans), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour drawn in 1769 by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Wild pea (Vigna adenantha), 1769 C016 / 5130
Wild pea (Vigna adenantha), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour drawn in 1769 by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771) on Captain James Cooks first voyage to the Pacific (1768-1771)

Cordyline fruticosa, 1769 C016 / 5133
Cordyline fruticosa, 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour drawn in 1769 by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771) on Captain James Cooks first voyage to the Pacific (1768-1771)

Luffa cylindrica, 1769 C016 / 5131
Luffa cylindrica (var. leiocarpa), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour drawn in 1769 by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Sea spurge (Euphorbia glauca) C016 / 5129
Sea spurge (Euphorbia glauca), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Scarlet clianthus (Clianthus puniceus) C016 / 5128
Scarlet clianthus (Clianthus puniceus), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour drawn by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771) on Captain James Cooks first voyage to the Pacific (1768-1771)

Scentless geranium (Pelargonium inodorum) C016 / 5127
Scentless geranium (Pelargonium inodorum), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Pepisang (Uvaria littoralis), 1782 C016 / 5126
Pepisang (Uvaria littoralis), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder (1782) from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Dagger hakea (Hakea teretifolia) C016 / 5124
Dagger hakea (Hakea teretifolia), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by an unknown artist from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Old man banksia (Banksia serrata), 1773 C016 / 5125
Old man banksia (Banksia serrata), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller (1773) from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Lechenaultia filiformis, 1782 C016 / 5122
Lechenaultia filiformis, 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder (1782) from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Deplanchea tetraphylla, 1778 C016 / 5123
Golden bouquet tree (Deplanchea tetraphylla), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder (1778) from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson

Sea bean (Mucuna gigantea), 1777 C016 / 5121
Sea bean (Mucuna gigantea), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder (1777) from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Plate 103 by William Ellis
Plate 103 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 105 by William Ellis
Plate 105 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 102 by William Ellis
Plate 102 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 108 by William Ellis
Plate 108 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 107 by William Ellis

Plate 106 by William Ellis
Plate 106 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 109 by William Ellis
Plate 109 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Pagodroma nivea, snow petrel
Ff. 90. Pencil drawing by George Forster annotated Procellaria nivea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Plate 104 by William Ellis
Plate 104 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Plate 100 by William Ellis
Plate 100 from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Macronectes giganteus, southern giant petrel
Ff. 93a. Pencil drawing by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

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"Captain James Cook: A Legacy of Exploration, Tragedy, and Botanical Discoveries" Captain James Cook was a renowned British explorer whose voyages in the 18th century left an indelible mark on history. From his encounters with new cultures to his botanical discoveries, Captain Cook's expeditions were filled with triumphs and tragedies. In 1779, tragedy struck as Captain Cook met his untimely demise at the hands of Hawaiian natives. This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the dangers explorers faced during their quests for knowledge and discovery. Amidst these challenges, Captain Cook also made significant contributions to botany. He encountered various plant species during his journeys, including the striking Banksia integrifolia or coastal banksia known for its unique flower spikes. The Tahitian gardenia (Gardenia taitensis) and prickly acacia tree (Acacia nilotica) were among other fascinating plants he discovered along the way. The narrow-leaved ironbark tree (Eucalyptus crebra) and Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa) are two more flora that caught Captain Cook's attention during his exploration. His keen interest in documenting new species expanded our understanding of the natural world. Notable moments in Captain Cook's career include taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown in 1770. This act laid foundations for future colonization efforts by European powers in Australia. While exploring diverse ecosystems, Captain Cook also encountered intriguing wildlife such as the striated caracara (Phalcoboenus australis), which fascinated him with its distinctive appearance. Additionally, he came across iconic Australian fauna like old man banksia (Banksia serrata), adding to our knowledge about biodiversity. Despite facing hardships throughout his expeditions, Captain James Cook remains an influential figure who shaped our understanding of geography, culture, and the natural world.