The stories of Tupaia and Omai and their vital role as Captain Cook's unsung shipmates
- Written by Kate Fullagar, Associate Professor in Modern History, Macquarie University
Portrait of Mai, also known as Omai or Omai of the Friendly Isles. Wikimedia Commons
Captain James Cook arrived in the Pacific 250 years ago, triggering British colonisation of the region. We’re asking researchers to reflect on what happened and how it shapes us today. You can see other stories in the series here and an interactive here.
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