Etymology

Cook's Harbour

Cook's Har·bour

Today it means: A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Full definition →

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The story

The settlement was named by captain James Cook (1728 - 1779) during his survey of Newfoundland.

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