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06-November-2021
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The Cairn commemorates the naming of Cape Hawke by Captain James Cook in 1770.
The cape was named by Captain Cook when he passed it on his Endeavour voyage on 12 May 1770, honouring Edward Hawke who was First Lord of the Admiralty.
Location
| Address: | Cape Hawke Drive, Cape Hawke, Forster, 2428 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.216314 Long: 152.562193 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 12-May-1770 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 12-May-1770 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: H, MASATURDAY, MAY. 12 1770
THIS POINT I
CALLED CAPE HAWKE
JAMES COOK
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