Episode 2 of 2
Naming of Botany Bay
- When
- 6 May 1770 (log entry date)
- Where
- Botany Bay, Australia
- Part of
- Cook's arrival at Botany Bay
The bay was renamed Botany Bay due to the large quantity of plants found by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander.
Cook initially named the location Stingrays Harbour based on the fish caught there. However, he later renamed it Botany Bay in recognition of the great quantity of plants found in the place by Mr. Banks and Dr. Solander.
Sources
- Botany Bay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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