Model of H.M.S. Endeavour

Object/Artifact

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Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Model of H.M.S. Endeavour

Description

Model of a flat bottomed bark with sails unfurled

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Front plaque

Transcription

H.M.S. Endeavour/ #154-500

Material/Technique

Engraved

Dimensions

Height

16 cm

Depth

1.3 cm

Length

19.5 cm

Dimension Description

Base

Height

1.3 cm

Width

7.5 cm

Length

12.7 cm

Dimension Description

Stand

Height

1.8 cm

Width

9 cm

Length

14.1 cm

Material

Silver, Granite, Wood

Color

Silver

Location

* Untyped Location

Mezzanine West Case

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

HMS Endeavour was a British Royal Navy research vessel used by James Cook during his first voyage of discovery to Australia and New Zealand from 1768 to 1771