HIGH GREEN, GREAT AYTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UKJames Cook Sculpture
Description:The sculpture depicts Cook at the age of 16, looking towards Staithes, where he first felt the sea luring him.History:Commissioned by Hambleton District Council and Great Ayton Parish Council, it is the work of sculptor Nicholas Dimbleby. Unveiled 12th May 1997 by Captain Chris Blake who was the Master of HM Bark Endeavour, a replica of Captain Cook’s ship.Inscription:
JAMES COOKwho lived in Great Aytonbetween 1736 and 1745later becameCaptain James Cook, R.N. F.R.S.Famous Navigator
OS Grid Reference: NZ 565, 115References:Cook's Log, page 43, vol. 38, no. 1 (2015) – photoWebsite: www.great-ayton.org.uk/tourism/cook/james_cook_sculptureWebsite: www.hidden-teesside.co.uk/2011/09/27/statue-of-young-james-cook-great-ayton/
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