The Explorers Podcast James Cook - Part 6 - Second Voyage: Terra Australis
Nov 14, 2022
In this podcast, we delve into the second voyage of James Cook as he searches for Terra Australis. We explore the preparations for the voyage, the challenges of crew health and cleanliness, Captain Cook's intervention in New Zealand, and the disappointment of finding Tahiti devastated.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Civilian Members, Marine Chronometer, and Voyage Preparations
03:49 • 3min
Preparations and Departure
06:26 • 17min
Surveying Tasmania, Arrival in New Zealand, and Plans to Explore the Southern Waters
23:40 • 4min
Harsh Winter, Scurvy Outbreak, and Disappointing Discoveries
27:57 • 2min