+James Cook (1728–1779) was a British explorer, navigator, and cartographer who charted much of the [Pacific Ocean](/wiki/Pacific_Ocean) on his historic voyages. His expeditions greatly advanced [Mapmaking](/wiki/Mapmaking), profoundly shaping global knowledge and future [exploration](/wiki/Exploration).
+## See also
+- [Navigation](/wiki/Navigation)
+- [British Empire](/wiki/British_Empire)
+- [Hawaii](/wiki/Hawaii)