Because the island had plenty of fresh water and a good supply of meat (pigs were introduced there at the end of the 18th century), the captain of the ship planned to use Cocos Island as his base of operations.
Kuna saarel leidus palju magevett ja liha (sead viidi sinna 18. sajandi lõpus), kavatses laevakapten Kookosesaarest oma tugikoha teha.