On his inaugural voyage, Captain James Cook made the groundbreaking discovery of Australia's eastern coastline in 1770, coinciding with his observation of the Venus transit.
Aired: Apr 16, 1988Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook's three voyages are the foundation of this show, which tells the story of his groundbreaking discoveries, including the finding of Australia's east coast during his 1770 expedition to observe the transit of Venus in the South Pacific.
