Antarctic Exploration:
James Cook


On 17 January 1773 Captain James Cook was the first person to cross the Antarctic circle. He sailed around the continent, at one time getting less than 150kms from the coast. Thick pack ice prevented him from sailing closer. However, he did not once see land.

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