In 1791 he was put aboard HMS Discovery, along with Menzies and Johnstone.

Escorted by HMS Discovery, the expedition was surprised to find high islands this far north in the central Pacific.

From descriptions and drawings made by the HMS Discovery, the flora appears to have been representative of a typical Javan tropical climax forest.

The hostages were enticed on board the HMS Discovery, imprisoned until Orea secured the return of the deserters.

George Vancouver also passed through the archipelago as part of his expedition in HMS Discovery in 1791.

Another shuttle, Discovery, is named after Cook's HMS Discovery.

HMS Discovery was a purpose-built survey ship launched in 1901.

The dream persisted as they passed HMS Discovery on their left, resting calmly at her last mooring.