26 août 1768 - The First Voyage of Endeavor
Description:
Lieutenant James Cook leaves the port of Plymouth, England on a voyage to observe a transit of the planet of Venus across the sun. He is the first person to use a chronometer. This is important because he is the first person to accurately determine his longitude at sea.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
26 août 1768
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 255 ans
