Friday, 23 February 2018

1770, Queensland

Captain James Cook - After circumnavigating New Zealand, Cook's expedition sailed west for Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) (where I live) but winds forced the Endeavour north and the expedition came upon the east coast of Australia in April 1770.  At a brief and simple ceremony at Botany Bay, (a bay of Sydney) Cook named the entire east coast of Australia New South Wales.

We hadn't been to the place 1770 until this past winter 2017.

On Wednesday 24 May 1770, Lieutenant James Cook anchored the Endeavour about 3km off this part of the coast - meaning 1770.


















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Location: Seventeen Seventy QLD 4677, Australia

25 comments:

  1. Author R. Mac WheelerFriday, 23 February 2018 at 01:05:00 GMT+11

    ah, fun to get lost in history

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,Friday, 23 February 2018 at 02:25:00 GMT+11

    "Thanks for the history. Really interesting stuff.

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  3. krishnaFriday, 23 February 2018 at 05:10:00 GMT+11

    Good interesting history.. Beautiful place to visit..

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  4. VENTANA DE FOTOFriday, 23 February 2018 at 06:36:00 GMT+11

    Bellas imágenes, has captado en tu viaje.

    Besos

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  5. AnonymousFriday, 23 February 2018 at 07:17:00 GMT+11

    I've never heard of 1770. How interesting. The name must cause some confusion at times.

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  6. Bill Friday, 23 February 2018 at 10:15:00 GMT+11

    Great post--- information and a feel for the "place".

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  7. CynthiaFriday, 23 February 2018 at 11:15:00 GMT+11

    I enjoyed reading the history.

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  8. CatarinaFriday, 23 February 2018 at 14:24:00 GMT+11

    I am learning so much about Australia!

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  9. Margaret DFriday, 23 February 2018 at 16:10:00 GMT+11

    It was excellent for us to be able to read the history of 1770 so hence the photos of part of that history.
    Many people had visited 1770 over the years, it seemed and does seem the 'in' place to visit for some reason - though not a wonderful place it's good to say we have been there.

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  10. SussiFriday, 23 February 2018 at 18:07:00 GMT+11

    very interesting!

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  11. RiverFriday, 23 February 2018 at 21:49:00 GMT+11

    I actually knew that about Cook and Banks with the fruit trees and Banks taking useless plants. I have no idea where I learned it.

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  12. ChristineFriday, 23 February 2018 at 22:43:00 GMT+11

    I enjoyed reading about 1770 and Cook's landing and I'd love to hire a kayak there!

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  13. Existe Sempre Um LugarSaturday, 24 February 2018 at 01:58:00 GMT+11

    Boa tarde, interessante a historia do Capitão James Cook, as fotos são belas e acompanham na perfeição.
    Feliz fim de semana,
    AG

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  14. Science IT and LeisureSaturday, 24 February 2018 at 02:07:00 GMT+11

    beautiful nature...
    love it

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  15. HuggybearSaturday, 24 February 2018 at 09:40:00 GMT+11

    Sadly for reasons I can't remember, I drove straight past 1770.
    Funny some Aussies never having heard of the place. I learnt about it way back in Primary School - 1950's!!!!!
    Your report on 1770 is very good - I envy your and your visit to this very historical place in Australian history.
    Cheers
    Colin

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  16. Bob BushellSaturday, 24 February 2018 at 09:49:00 GMT+11

    Nice place to live, if you have a Kayak.

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  17. Margaret DSaturday, 24 February 2018 at 13:06:00 GMT+11

    I can't remember learning about it at school, but then I could have.
    Thanks everyone for your comments :)

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  18. yevishaSaturday, 24 February 2018 at 14:29:00 GMT+11

    it's always good to learn a little more about the history of australia. your posts are always so interesting and your photos are excellent :)

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  19. LeeSaturday, 24 February 2018 at 14:49:00 GMT+11

    The Town of 1770 along with Agnes Water are two areas I never got to go to. And I'm sorry I never did get the chance to do so.

    Back in the early to mid Eighties my ex and I intended doing so, but in those early years of the 80s the road leading into the townships wasn't really the best. Back then, however, many folk from Noosa Heads and surrounding areas on the Sunshine Coast were investing there...buying properties. It was quite a boom time for that area.

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  20. orvokkiSunday, 25 February 2018 at 06:56:00 GMT+11

    Vauu... it is a great history. The beach is very beautiful.
    Hugs

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  21. CountryMumSunday, 25 February 2018 at 11:22:00 GMT+11

    I have not visited 1770, and really enjoyed reading the history. Thanks for the photos.

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  22. bailiMonday, 26 February 2018 at 19:29:00 GMT+11

    thank you for sharing the great history dear Margaret!
    beach views are breathing holding !!!

    last pic is so beautiful!

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  23. Margaret DTuesday, 27 February 2018 at 12:37:00 GMT+11

    Thank you everyone for you comments :)

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  24. diane bTuesday, 27 February 2018 at 23:22:00 GMT+11

    We stayed there for a while. The highlight was a trip in the amphibious duck.

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