Carteret discovers Pitcairn Island, and sails through St.
George's Channel, between New Britain and New Ireland.
1768-71.

Cook's first voyage; discovers New Zealand and east coast of Australia; passes through Torres Strait.
1769-71.

Hearne traces river Coppermine.
1769-71.

James Bruce re-discovers the source of the Blue Nile in Abyssinia.
1770.

Liakhoff discovers the New Siberian Islands.
1771-72.