Which large island was sighted by Captain James Cook on October 10, 1774?

Anneytulip

Thank you very much Kkainantu for supplying this answer. I have been looking for this answer for about two hours. I did find the site you refer to but in my haste/impatience skipped over the first para. Thanks to you, I went back and reread. I am eternally grateful and good luck with the quiz. Jul 16 02, 2:21 AM

Kainantu

Kkainantu says: Norfolk Island - The Discovery of Norfolk Island ... Sailing the ship 'Resolution' from New Caledonia to New Zealand Cook came across the island on the morning of October 10, 1774 www.pitcairners.org/discovery.html Mon Jul 15 20:08:02 CDT 2002 (Delete Entry) (Reposted to Kainantu for credit - McG) Jul 17 02, 8:12 AM

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