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Rough Water

H.M.S. Resolution and Discovery, January 10, 1778

The Cook expedition departed Tahiti on December 7, 1777, en route to the unexplored Pacific Northwest to begin the search for a passage through to the Atlantic Ocean.

Seventeen days into the journey, Christmas Island was discovered. Captain Cook continued on a northerly course and after crossing the equator, he observed increasing numbers of birds and sea turtles - suggesting land was near.

In this view, the expedition is seen in the central Pacific Ocean heading north toward the most unexpected discovery that Cook would ever make - the Hawaiian Islands.

20 x 29.5 in. giclée on canvas - 100 edition (10 AP hand enhanced)
original available