It is even thought that Captain James Kirk, the fictional hero ... after himself or any members of his family. Others would do so, but not by Cook’s suggestion. Cook would even affix places ...

The four spears were taken by Captain Cook's crew during their first contact with Australia in 1770. Captain Cook Square is being redeveloped into a leisure destination to attract new businesses.

Series editor John Farren writes: In the late 18th century Captain James Cook led three great voyages of discovery which would push the borders of the British Empire to the ends of the earth.