Report from Les Hobbs on the Captain Cook 40th Anniversary Rally organised by the Tee's Tornados

For ten years, Cook explored the unknown waters of the Pacific, South Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Cook learnt his seaman's trade in Whitby. The Museum is in the 17th-century house where he lodged as an apprentice when not at sea. Our rich collections tell the story. Open daily 30 March to 3 November 2024 .

This paper seeks to examine the nine-year period when James Cook was based at or near the coastal and ancient Yorkshire town of Whitby. The period began after he left the security of Aireyholme Farm near Great Ayton where he had lived as a boy with his family.

Whitby was a thriving, shipbuilding centre. The Walkers’ ships were workaday collier barks known as ‘cats’, sailing to London and across the North Sea. Cook began the life of a sailor on Freelove in February 1747, carrying a cargo of coal to London.

Report from Steve Giddens on the 2011 Captain Cook Rally organised by Tees Tornadoes, held at Roxby, North Yorkshire

Embark on a captivating journey through time and witness firsthand the life of Captain Cook, by embarking on the Captain Cook Country Tour. This self-guided expedition is a circular route encompassing approximately 70 miles, beginning in Marton, …

Cook spent nine years in Whitby, three as apprentice and six working his way up Captain Walker’s shipping service. These years had a profound influence on his later life and career. What was the town like in the mid-18th century, what were the ships on which he learned to sail, and what training did he receive?

Adventure, endurance, extraordinary seamanship and survival against the odds mark the Cook story. It began at the handsome 17th century harbourside house now the Captain Cook Memorial Museum. This is where the great explorer, James Cook, came to serve his apprenticeship in Whitby in the year 1746.

This rally was at the pub with two names. The Anglers Rest and the Moon and Sixpence, just outside of Whitby. It was a three day rally over August Bank Holiday.

2019年5月14日 · Captain Cook Rally August Bank Holiday Weekend 23-26 /08/2019. Different from usual badge this year. Bands n music. Cracking beer & separate real ale bar, pub grub too. Private coach to Whitby on Sat & Sun. Well cared for site, washroom, shower available. Free tea coffee all weekend, North Yorkshire Moors at your tent door. Bring your own cake (s).