Tupaia, the Polynesian navigator who assisted Captain Cook

Tupaia, the Polynesian navigator who assisted Captain Cook

 

31 March 2023


A talk about Tupaia, the Polynesian priest and navigator, who assisted Cook's navigation around the Society islands.
Dr. Philippa Hellawell, Eighteenth Century Records specialist, will delve into the journals of the Endeavour voyage, and consider
Tupaia, his navigational skills, and his relationship with Cook and the Polynesian natives.
This event is presented online.
It lasts approximately one hour, including an audience Q&A
Date and time: Fri, 31 Mar 2023, 14:00 BST (British Summer Time)
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