James Cook becomes the first European to…

September 1774 CE

James Cook becomes the first European to sight the island of New Caledonia in Melanesia on September 4, 1774, during his second voyage of discovery.

He names it "New Caledonia", as the northeast of the island reminds him of Scotland.

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Nouméa New Caledonia Island New Caledonia View →

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Exploration of Oceania, European View → Exploration of Australia, European View → Voyages of scientific exploration, European and American View → Cook, Second Voyage of James View →

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