Plaque Wording: Captain James Cook R.N. 1728-1779 After two historic voyages to the South Pacific, Cook was cruising the waters of the Pacific Northwest on his third and final voyage, with his two ships, Resolution and Discovery. He was searching for the western exit to the legendary Northwest Passage. In March 1778 they put into Nootka Sound for repairs and to trade with the native people. With him on the voyage were Mr William Bligh as Master of the Resolution, and midshipman George Vancouver.
This statue was commissioned by The Victoria Environmental Enhancement Foundation and unveiled by The Honourable William Richard Bennett Premier of the Province of British Columbia. July 12, 1976.