In one chart, in Cook's own writing, the name Botany Bay is given; but all the Endeavour logs call it stingray Bay, and the name Botany Bay was probably an afterthought.
"The Naval Pioneers of Australia"
Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery
A huge stingray passed on its way, the edges of extended wings rippling never so gently, its shadow half the size of the boat; and presently, with ghostly glide, a dull-skinned shark came into view with motion so steady and apparently effortless that it might have been a spectre.
"Tropic Days"
E. J. Banfield
Passing the mouth of the Rappahannock, by some called the Tappahannock, where in shoal water were many fish lurking in the weeds, Smith had his first experience of the stingray.
"Captain John Smith"
Charles Dudley Warner Last Updated: February 22, 2009