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Cooks Second Voyage Collection

"Cook's Second Voyage: Exploring the Uncharted Waters" Embarking on a daring expedition, Captain Cook set sail on his second voyage

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 29 Ice Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 29 Ice Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670293 Page 29 Ice Islands, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 28 Ice islands with the Resolution and Adventure, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 28 Ice islands with the Resolution and Adventure, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670292 Page 28 Ice islands with the Resolution and Adventure, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 25a / b Osnabrug Island bearings by W 5 leagues distant

Page 25a / b Osnabrug Island bearings by W 5 leagues distant
5670288 Page 25a/b Osnabrug Island bearings by W 5 leagues distant, 1768-75 (drawings & engravings) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 25b / b Profile of unidentified Pacific Island showing a lagoon, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 25b / b Profile of unidentified Pacific Island showing a lagoon, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670284 Page 25b/b Profile of unidentified Pacific Island showing a lagoon, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 21a Diagram of a native canoe, 1768-75 (pen & ink)

Page 21a Diagram of a native canoe, 1768-75 (pen & ink)
5670275 Page 21a Diagram of a native canoe, 1768-75 (pen & ink) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 3 Profile of the Island of St. Jago, Cape Verde Island

Page 3 Profile of the Island of St. Jago, Cape Verde Island
5670252 Page 3 Profile of the Island of St. Jago, Cape Verde Island. Titled The Island of St Jago where the point D bears WSW distant 3 leagues

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 32b New Zealand Portrait of a Maori, 1768-75 (red chalk)

Page 32b New Zealand Portrait of a Maori, 1768-75 (red chalk)
5670297 Page 32b New Zealand Portrait of a Maori, 1768-75 (red chalk) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 32a View, possibly of Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 32a View, possibly of Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670296 Page 32a View, possibly of Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 25 Resolution Bay in the Marquesas. 1774, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 25 Resolution Bay in the Marquesas. 1774, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670282 Page 25 Resolution Bay in the Marquesas. 1774, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 20 A large sailing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)

Page 20 A large sailing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)
5670273 Page 20 A large sailing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 19 (a) Middleburg Island bearing W bys distant 3 leagues (b

Page 19 (a) Middleburg Island bearing W bys distant 3 leagues (b
5670271 Page 19 (a) Middleburg Island bearing W bys distant 3 leagues (b) West point of Middleburg N by W four miles (c) Middleburg E bys distant five miles (d)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 13 Matavai Bay, Otaheite, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 13 Matavai Bay, Otaheite, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670263 Page 13 Matavai Bay, Otaheite, 1768-75 (w/c) by Roberts, Henry (1756-96); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 12 Table Mountain, Capetown, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 12 Table Mountain, Capetown, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670262 Page 12 Table Mountain, Capetown, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 6 Island of Bonavista: 2 Profiles. Titled: Island of Bonavista S. W

Page 6 Island of Bonavista: 2 Profiles. Titled: Island of Bonavista S. W
5670257 Page 6 Island of Bonavista: 2 Profiles. Titled: Island of Bonavista S.W. distant 5 leagues and The Island of Bonavista when the hill A, off which lies a ledge of rocks bears west 2 leagues

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 3a Chart of Port Praya in the Island of St Jago, Cape Verde Islands

Page 3a Chart of Port Praya in the Island of St Jago, Cape Verde Islands
5670253 Page 3a Chart of Port Praya in the Island of St Jago, Cape Verde Islands. Titled Port Praya in the Island St Jago one of the Cape de Verds sic A scale of 2 to 1/2 a mile / A View of Port

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 1 (a) Profile of the coast of the Isle of Mayo, Cape Verde Islands

Page 1 (a) Profile of the coast of the Isle of Mayo, Cape Verde Islands
5670251 Page 1 (a) Profile of the coast of the Isle of Mayo, Cape Verde Islands. (b) Profile of the coast of Isle of Mayo Cape Verde Islands, looking north west, 1768-75 (pencil)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 27a Ice Island, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 27a Ice Island, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670291 Page 27a Ice Island, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 25a / a Eimeo as it appears from Matavai Bay, Otahiete, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)

Page 25a / a Eimeo as it appears from Matavai Bay, Otahiete, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)
5670287 Page 25a/a Eimeo as it appears from Matavai Bay, Otahiete, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Roberts, Henry (1756-96); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 4 View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBW distant 5 miles

Page 4 View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBW distant 5 miles
5670255 Page 4 View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBW distant 5 miles, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 33 The Island of South Georgia, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 33 The Island of South Georgia, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670298 Page 33 The Island of South Georgia, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 25b / a Map and profile of Palmerston Island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w / c)

Page 25b / a Map and profile of Palmerston Island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w / c)
5670283 Page 25b/a Map and profile of Palmerston Island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 26 The Resolution and Adventure, 4 Jan, 1773, taking in ice for water, lat. 61. S

Page 26 The Resolution and Adventure, 4 Jan, 1773, taking in ice for water, lat. 61. S
5670281 Page 26 The Resolution and Adventure, 4 Jan, 1773, taking in ice for water, lat. 61.S. 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 30 Ice Islands, 1768-75

Page 30 Ice Islands, 1768-75
5670280 Page 30 Ice Islands, 1768-75 by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Possibly by Georg Foster)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 23 Ulietea, on of the Society Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 23 Ulietea, on of the Society Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670277 Page 23 Ulietea, on of the Society Islands, 1768-75 (w/c) by Roberts, Henry (1756-96); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 19a Portrait of a native, 1768-75 (red chalk)

Page 19a Portrait of a native, 1768-75 (red chalk)
5670272 Page 19a Portrait of a native, 1768-75 (red chalk) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 17 Potatow, the Otaheite admiral, 1768-75 (red & white chalk)

Page 17 Potatow, the Otaheite admiral, 1768-75 (red & white chalk)
5670269 Page 17 Potatow, the Otaheite admiral, 1768-75 (red & white chalk) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 15 War canoe, Otaheite, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w / c)

Page 15 War canoe, Otaheite, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w / c)
5670267 Page 15 War canoe, Otaheite, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 31 In Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 31 In Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670294 Page 31 In Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 27 Ice Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 27 Ice Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670290 Page 27 Ice Islands, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 25a / c 1. Dominica bearing from N by W to ESE distant 1 1 / 2 miles

Page 25a / c 1. Dominica bearing from N by W to ESE distant 1 1 / 2 miles
5670289 Page 25a/c 1. Dominica bearing from N by W to ESE distant 1 1/2 miles, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 25b / c Profile of unidentified island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)

Page 25b / c Profile of unidentified island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)
5670285 Page 25b/c Profile of unidentified island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 24 The Bay of Amsterdam, Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 24 The Bay of Amsterdam, Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670279 Page 24 The Bay of Amsterdam, Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w/c) by Roberts, Henry (1756-96); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 22 Huaheine, one of the society Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 22 Huaheine, one of the society Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670276 Page 22 Huaheine, one of the society Islands, 1768-75 (w/c) by Roberts, Henry (1756-96); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 21 A Fishing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 21 A Fishing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670274 Page 21 A Fishing canoe of the Friendly Islands, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 16 Otaheite, when Point Venus bears S. W. by W. 5 miles distant, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 16 Otaheite, when Point Venus bears S. W. by W. 5 miles distant, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670268 Page 16 Otaheite, when Point Venus bears S.W. by W. 5 miles distant, 1768-75 (w/c) by Roberts, Henry (1756-96); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 14b Explanation of a double canoe seen at Amsterdam in the South Seas, 1768-75

Page 14b Explanation of a double canoe seen at Amsterdam in the South Seas, 1768-75
5670266 Page 14b Explanation of a double canoe seen at Amsterdam in the South Seas, 1768-75 by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 14 The Otaheite fleet at Appany Bay, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)

Page 14 The Otaheite fleet at Appany Bay, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)
5670265 Page 14 The Otaheite fleet at Appany Bay, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 15a Canoes, Otaheite, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 15a Canoes, Otaheite, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670264 Page 15a Canoes, Otaheite, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 11 Table Mountain, Cape Town, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 11 Table Mountain, Cape Town, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670261 Page 11 Table Mountain, Cape Town, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 8 (a) View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBN distant 5 miles (b

Page 8 (a) View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBN distant 5 miles (b
5670259 Page 8 (a) View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBN distant 5 miles (b) View of Porto Santo bearing north distant 2 leagues and (c) View of The Deserters, 1768-75 by Hodges

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 32 Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 32 Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670295 Page 32 Dusky Bay, New Zealand, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 25b / d Profile of unidentified island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)

Page 25b / d Profile of unidentified island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)
5670286 Page 25b/d Profile of unidentified island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 18 Otaheite native, 1768-75 (red and white chalk)

Page 18 Otaheite native, 1768-75 (red and white chalk)
5670270 Page 18 Otaheite native, 1768-75 (red and white chalk) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 10 Table Mountain, Cape town, 1768-75 (w / c)

Page 10 Table Mountain, Cape town, 1768-75 (w / c)
5670260 Page 10 Table Mountain, Cape town, 1768-75 (w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 7 (a) View of Porto Santo. Titled in ink along lower edge

Page 7 (a) View of Porto Santo. Titled in ink along lower edge
5670258 Page 7 (a) View of Porto Santo. Titled in ink along lower edge View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBW distant 5 miles (b) View of Porto Santo bearing north

Background imageCooks Second Voyage Collection: Page 5 View of Porto Santo bearing North distant 2 Leagues, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)

Page 5 View of Porto Santo bearing North distant 2 Leagues, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash)
5670256 Page 5 View of Porto Santo bearing North distant 2 Leagues, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library


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"Cook's Second Voyage: Exploring the Uncharted Waters" Embarking on a daring expedition, Captain Cook set sail on his second voyage, determined to uncover new lands and unravel the mysteries of unexplored territories. With pages filled with vivid illustrations and meticulous details, this captivating journey comes alive. On page 29, we find ourselves amidst the icy islands that challenged Cook's crew from 1768 to 1775. The breathtaking watercolor captures the harsh beauty of these frozen landscapes as they loom in front of the mighty ships Resolution and Adventure. Flipping back to page 28, we witness another encounter with ice islands. The watercolors transport us into a world where colossal chunks of ice float majestically alongside the vessels, reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring power. Page 25a/b introduces Osnabrug Island through detailed bearings by W at a distance of five leagues. This precise depiction allows us to envision Cook's navigational prowess as he charted unknown waters during his exploration. A striking profile sketch on page 25b/b reveals an unidentified Pacific island showcasing a serene lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation. It sparks our imagination about what hidden wonders awaited Cook and his crew within these untouched paradises. Turning to page 21a, we are presented with an intricate diagram illustrating a native canoe—a testament to Cook's dedication in documenting not only landscapes but also indigenous cultures encountered along his voyage. The profile drawing on page three showcases St. Jago Island in Cape Verde—an early stopover for replenishing supplies before venturing further into uncharted territory. It serves as a reminder that even well-known places held their own allure for explorers like Captain Cook. Venturing towards New Zealand, pages 32b and 32a offer glimpses into Maori culture and stunning views possibly depicting Dusky Bay—scenes that undoubtedly left an indelible mark on both explorer and artist.