The Death of Captain James Cook (Zoffany) of Hawaii where he had been received many gifts from the Hawaiian Chief including a feather cape and feathered helmet. Cook had been killed when he returned to Hawaii only two weeks after his second visit. His unplanned return to the island was due to a storm. Cook angered the native people by attempting to take the local chief, Kalaniʻōpuʻu, as a hostage in order to get a missing boat returned. In the confusion, Cook shot a man and in the aftermath he and four marines were speared to death; the death appears unintended. Cook's replacement, Captain Clerke, was able
Callistemon 'Captain Cook' became difficult to obtain. "Callistemon" 'Captain Cook' grows between high. It forms a dense, slightly weeping shrub. Leaves are narrow and 50 to 60 mm long. A proliferation of red "brushes" are produced in spring, with further flowering sometimes occurring in late summer or autumn. "Callistemon" 'Captain Cook' is most suited to climates ranging from cool-temperate to semi-tropical. A sunny position enhances flowering, and it performs best when it can be watered during establishment and in spring. It is adaptable to most soils, but prefers well-composted loam. Pruning after flowering helps to maintain the plant's shape. The cultivar must be