He died of disease on 3 February 1771 , during the voyage between Batavia and Cape Town .
Thurman journeyed with Endeavour to Tahiti where he was promoted to the position of sailmaker 's assistant , and then to New Zealand and Australia .
Thurman died of disease on 3 February 1771 , during the voyage between Batavia and Cape Town .
Thurman journeyed with Endeavour to Tahiti where he was promoted to the position of sailmaker 's assistant , and then to New Zealand and Australia .