Statue of Captain James Cook, Bronze statue near Admiralty Arch, The Mall, London, England.
The statue features Captain Cook standing beside a capstan, holding both a map and a telescope in front of him.
The monument was unveiled on July 7, 1914, by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, following an initiative by Joseph Carruthers.
Thomas Brock created this memorial to honor the British explorer who conducted three major expeditions across the Pacific Ocean during the 18th century.
The statue stands at coordinates 51°30′23″N latitude and 0°07′45″W longitude, on the south side of The Mall in central London.
The sculpture received Grade II listed building status in February 1970, recognizing its role in commemorating British maritime exploration achievements.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1914
Creator: Thomas Brock
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.50631,-0.12927
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:53
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