History of Aotearoa New Zealand

160 - Endeavour

History of Aotearoa New Zealand

Show Notes

We look more closely at the ship that will be taking Cook and his crew into the Pacific for his first voyage, such as how she was acquired by the Royal Navy, her overall physical characteristics and how she was modified to be fit for this expedition.

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