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    Something that was presented to Captain Cook in 1773 died in London in 1966. What was it?

    Question #40239. Asked by shady shaker. (Oct 22 03 2:02 AM)


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    		There seems to be some confusion to whether it was a turtle or a tortoise as web sites vary. The following is from http://www.seacave.com/excerpt.html

    Another famous turtle was Tui Malila. Legends described it as a giant Galapagos land tortoise which was given by Captain James Cook to the Queen of Tonga in 1773 or 1777. It finally expired on May 19, 1966.

    Oct 22 03, 2:11 AM
    shady shaker

    		According to my info, SM, it was a giant turtle
    presented to Cook by the KIng of Tonga.

    Oct 22 03, 2:29 AM
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    		Yes it appears that anybody researching this would have to make a decision between: -

    a) Turtle and Tortoise

    b)'given' and 'received' and

    c)the King or Queen of Tonga.

    There is enough web sites that would support each permutation.

    Oct 22 03, 3:06 AM

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