Two Years Among the Savages of New Guinea.

Summary

Excerpt from Two Years Among the Savages of New Guinea: With Introductory Notes on North Queensland

It derives its name from the immortal Captain Cook, who visited the site on which it stands in or about the year I 770, and beached his vessel, named the Endeavour, on the north Shore, which is on the opposite side of the harbour to the town.

The vessel had sprung a leak, so Captain Cook chose a suitable spot where there was little Surf, in order to make the necessary repairs.