Preload

Object name:
Captain James Cook Memorial

Address:
Australia

Added by:
Edwin Singh

Object description

The Captain James Cook Memorial was built by the Commonwealth Government to commemorate the Bicentenary of Captain James Cook's first sighting of the east coast of Australia. The memorial includes a water jet located in the central basin and a skeleton globe sculpture at Regatta Point of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, showing the paths of Cook's expeditions. On 25 April 1970, Queen Elizabeth II officially inaugurated the memorial.

Captain James Cook Memorial

We use cookies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our website, to show you personalized content and targeted ads, to analyze our website traffic, and to understand where our visitors are coming from. Privacy Policy.

AU Calendar country flag

Want to Add a Note, or Share your Calendar?

Please Login or Sign Up
gotop gotop