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In which ocean did Broughton's most famous voyages take place?

  • Atlantic Ocean

  • Indian Ocean

  • Mediterranean Sea

  • Pacific Ocean

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Broughton's most famous voyages took place in the Pacific Ocean. He is best known for his discovery of the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, which he named the Sandwich Islands. He also explored the coast of New Zealand and the Tonga Islands. Broughton's voyages were important in the history of European exploration of the Pacific Ocean.
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