Cook has begun career of the seaman by the simple ship's boy on the trading brig-coal miner of "Frilav" belonging to ship-owners John and Henry Walkers, on a route London — Newcastle. In two years has been translated to Walker's other ship — «Three brothers».In three years, in 1755, Walkers have suggested it to accept command over "Frendship", however Cook has refused. Instead on June, 17th, 1755 it has registered the sailor in Royal navy fleet and later 8 days was given assignment on the 60-gun ship of "Needles". This fact in its biography results in bewilderment of some researchers — the reasons on which Cook has preferred heavy sailor's work of a captain's post in merchant marine fleet are unknown. But in a month after arrival Cook becomes the boatswain.On reaching a two-year experience, in 1757, James Cook successfully withstands examination on the master (English Sailing Master), and on October 27 is given assignment on the ship "Solebey" under command of captain Craig. Cook was at this time twenty nine years old. From the beginning of Seven-year war it is assigned to the 60-gun ship "Pembrok". "Pembrok" participated in blockade of the Bay of Biscay, then in February, 1758 was sent to the North American coast (Canada).
- Hey Boris! I'm glad I've bumped into you! I didn't know you were here. When did you come?
- Last Tuesday.
- Look! You've got great tans! Where did you go?
- I went to Spain for two weeks.
- Did you go alone or with your family?
- I went there with my parents. Unfortunately my elder brother had to stay at home as he had to pass the exams at the university.
- Where did you stay?
- We stayed in a fabulous hotel by the sea.
- What did you do there?
- Well, we spent a lot of time swimming, laying in the sun and exploring some gorgeous sandy beaches in the area. It was the first time I had done scuba-diving. It was really an exciting and unforgettable experience!
- How was the weather?
- Fortunately, it was mostly warm and sunny.I took a lot of pictures there, you know. Why don't you come to my place to watch them some day?
- That sounds great! I'll phone you next week! Bye!
- See you soon.
