Journey to Work: James Cook's Transatlantic Voyages in the Grenville 1764–1767
James Cook's expeditious crossings of the north Atlantic each year, 1764–7, are discussed, in the light of modern advice that direct westerly passages are impractical for a sailing vessel.
| Published in: | Journal of Navigation |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
2010
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0373463309990427 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0373463309990427 |
| Summary: | James Cook's expeditious crossings of the north Atlantic each year, 1764–7, are discussed, in the light of modern advice that direct westerly passages are impractical for a sailing vessel. |
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