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Did James Cook find newfoundland?
James Cook sailed thousands of miles across largely uncharted areas of the globe.
what was the newfoundland?
Newfoundland is the world's 16th-largest island, Canada's fourth-largest island, and the largest Canadian island outside the North.
could you tell me more about what is in the James Cook article please besides that James Cook sailed thousands of miles across largely uncharted areas of the globe?
Throughout his service James Cook demonstrated a talent for surveying and cartography and was responsible for mapping much of the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River
When did James Cook start the mapping?
James Cook joined the British merchant navy in 1755. He saw action in the Seven Years' War and subsequently surveyed and mapped much of the Saint Lawrence River entrance
how did the mapping of Saint Lawrence river help James Cook?
James Cook mapped much of the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River during the siege of Quebec, which brought him to the attention of the Admiralty and Royal Society.
what was the name of the ship that James Cook surveyed Newfoundland on ?
During the Seven Years' War, James Cook served in North America as master aboard the fourth-rate Navy vessel HMS Pembroke.
How did James Cook avoid problems while on voyage to NewfoundLand?
At this time, James Cook employed local pilots to point out the rocks and hidden dangers along the south and west coasts.

Question: who were the local pilots?
Self-contained rewrite: who were the local pilots employed by James Cook to point out the rocks and hidden dangers along the south and west coasts?