James Cook in Newfoundland, 1762-1767

This book describes the five years Captain James Cook spent surveying the waters off Newfoundland. In 1762, Cook's exceptional work as a surveyor had been noted by the Governor of Newfoundland, Thomas Graves. When the Seven Year War ended the following year, and while the French Empire in North America was no more they did retain fishing rights in Newfoundland waters, which meant better surveys were needed not only for ship safety, but to enforce new international fishing agreement. Cook was chosen for the work, and had completed surveying the majority of Newfoundland's waters when he was sent to survey the South Seas.