Cape Bedford Mission

The Cape Bedford Mission, also known as Hope Vale Mission and Elim, was the first Christian mission on the Cape York Peninsula of .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cooktown.

is a small coastal town in . In 1770 Captain James Cook landed on the banks of the Endeavour River repairing his ship Endeavour, after it ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef.

Cape Bedford Mission

Latitude
-15.4° or 15° 24′ south
Longitude
145.23333° or 145° 14′ east
Elevation
60 metres (197 feet)
Open location code
5RP7H6XM+X8
Geo­Names ID
2172430
Wiki­data ID
Q5034587
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In Other Languages

From French to Swedish—“Cape Bedford Mission” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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