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First European Arrival at Marutea
- When
- 1773
- Where
- Marutea Atoll
Captain James Cook arrived at Marutea Atoll in 1773, becoming the first recorded European to visit the site, which later appeared as Furneaux Island on maps.
Marutea Atoll, part of the Tuamotu archipelago in French Polynesia, was visited by Captain James Cook in 1773. This event marks the first recorded European arrival at the atoll. The location has historically been referred to as Furneaux Island in some maps, reflecting the naming conventions associated with Cook's exploration.
Sources
- Marutea Nord Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
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