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About James King
Captain James King was an officer of the Royal Navy. He served under James Cook on his last voyage around the world, specialising in taking important astronomical readings using a sextant. After Cook died he helped lead the ships on the remainder of their course, also completing Cook's account of the voyage. He continued his career in the Navy, reaching the rank of post-captain, commanding several ships and serving in the American War of Independence.
Everything about James King →- Occupation
- explorer, astronomer, sailor, seafarer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- 1750
- Died
- October 1784