The Endeavour Replica arrived in Tahiti

This morning, I went to see one of the greatest old century sail boat replica in the world, the Endeavour Replica, I found Endeavour set up as if Captain Cook and his men have just stepped ashore. I really enjoy visit aboard (see more photos in my album)
The main differences between the original and the replica are in the timber and the metal fittings used, and in the use of man-made materials for masts, ropes and sails. Instead of the traditional Elm, Oak or Spruce, the replica was built mainly from Jarrah, a native West Australian hardwood which will ensure a long life for the ship. Old growth Oregon (Douglas Fir), especially imported from the USA, was used for the masts, spars, topsides and decks.
History in brief :
In 1768 Lieutenant James Cook, RN, set sail in Endeavour on a voyage of exploration and scientific investigation.
The original H M Bark Endeavour was a three masted collier bark, or coal carrier named The Earl of Pembroke. Such vessels were the 18th century equivalents of bulk carriers and were built very solidly with flat bottoms, large holds and thick hulls. H M Bark Endeavour therefore was easily converted to accommodate a scientific expedition. She was a slow but sturdy vessel which was seakindly and safe even in rough weather. She was 110 ft long, 30 ft on the beam and displaced about 550 tons.
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