James Cook

Born a farmer,
Later a captain;
Became a mapper,
Serving Great Britain.
I sailed the seas
Went ashore a bit,
Mapped them correctly,
First one to do it.

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

Feb 14, 1779-This is the crew tweeting. We sadly inform you that @MasterMapper01 was struck and stabbed to death in a confrontation today. 😭

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

Feb. 13 1779 - Psst......I am gonna kidnap the local leader and ask for ransom tomorrow. DON'T tell them!

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1779 - Foremast broke on HMS Resolution. Forced to return to Kealakekua Bay for repairs. Growing tension between us and locals. #peace

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1779 - The locals think I am some sort of god that they worship. Weird.

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1779 - About to make landfall after some 8 weeks of sailing around the Hawaiian archipelago.

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

April 1778-Trading with @PontiacsPals in Nootka Sound.They want lots of stuff.At least we're getting sea otter pelts

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1778 Heading off north hopefully I will find something #Hawaii #Europeans #SandwichIslands

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1776-Secret mission...Shhhh.... I shouldn't be telling you this... I'm actually going to find the Northwest Passage #Secrets

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

@number1explorer Good luck!

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

@number1explorer Aww!

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1775 - Another voyage coming my way. Wish I could spend more time with my family. Just Juan more day.

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1775-Got back home. I don't know why, but so many people are admiring me and giving me awards. I mean, I only mapped several hundred places.

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1774-Landed on Easter Island! What a weird place. Statues of gods aren't here; it's only some random long faces.

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1774 - Starting to go back :( Gonna map some more islands on the way :)

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

Early 1774 - I feel like I'm going the #rightway...... Unfortunately I have to resupply my ship! TTT: Turning to Tahiti. #TryHarder

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

January, 1773 - I HATE fog! 😠 Ma homie Tobias Furneaux and I are separated! 😥 Hope he's okay......
#YouOutThere?

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

@number1explorer How did you make the mark? Use a hammer and knife?

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

@number1explorer congrats!

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1772-Leaving today on behalf of the Royal Society to search for the Terra Australis! Commanding the HMS Resolution.

[James Cook @MasterMapper01]

1772 - Hallelujah! 😊 My son is born! I'm going to name him George. Unfortunately I'll be off to my second voyage in Five days. 😢#BadTiming.