Spears stolen by Captain Cook from Kamay/Botany Bay in 1770 to be returned to traditional owners

Held by Cambridge University for more than 250 years, the spears mark ‘first point in shared history’

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Four spears stolen from Kamay, now known as Botany Bay in Sydney, by Captain James Cook, a then Lieutenant, and his crew, are to be returned to their traditional owners after more than 250 years.

The Kamay spears were among 40 recorded as being taken on to the HMB Endeavour in 1770, at the time of first contact between those aboard the ship and the local Gweagal people.

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