Capt. Cook's Monument [7 photos] in NZ59001011 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Capt. Cook's Monument

The 18m high obelisk was erected in 1827, 48 years after Cook was killed at Owythee in the Pacific. In 1960 the monument was struck by lightning and virtually split down the middle. It was repaired within three months complete with a lightning conductor.

An inscription on the monument says:

In memory of the celebrated circumnavigator Captain James Cook F.R.S. A man of nautical knowledge inferior to none, in zeal prudence and energy, superior to most. Regardless of danger he opened an intercourse with the Friendly Isles and other parts of the Southern Hemisphere. He was born at Marton Oct. 27th 1728 and massacred at Owythee Feb. 14th 1779 to the inexpressible grief of his countrymen. While the art of navigation shall be cultivated among men, whilst the spirit of enterprise, commerce and philanthropy shall animate the sons of Britain, while it shall be deemed the honour of a Christian Nation to spread civilisation and the blessings of the Christian faith among pagan and savage tribes, so long will the name of Captain Cook stand out amongst the most celebrated and most admired benefactors of the human race.

by Mick Garratt

Created: Tue, 29 Mar 2016, Updated: Tue, 29 Mar 2016

7 images use this description:

NZ5910 : Capt. Cooks Monument, Winter Sunset by Mick Garratt

2007

NZ5910 : The Captain Cook Monument, Easby Moor by habiloid

2015

NZ5910 : Capt. Cook’s Monument by Mick Garratt

2015

NZ5910 : Cleveland Way approaching the Captain Cook Monument by Chris Heaton

2022

NZ5910 : Capt. Cook's Monument and Easby Moor by Mick Garratt

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