It is 250 years since the Endeavour set sail from Plymouth. Our exhibition tells the story of Captain James Cook’s three world-changing voyages through original documents, many of which were produced by the artists, scientists and sailors on board the ships. Maps, artworks and journals from the voyages sit alongside newly-commissioned films offering contemporary perspectives.
A celebration of the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s first voyage will see chefs on Endeavour Wharf recreating some of the dishes that would have been eaten on board the ship from which it took its name. With a cargo of dry, salted beef, hardtack crackers and live goats, sheep and pigs, the vessel was a veritable Noah’s Ark …
James Cook learnt his trade as a seaman in Whitby where his famous vessel HM Bark Endeavour was built. Over the weekend of July 6-8, Whitby will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the momentous first Pacific voyage of one of the world’s greatest explorers, and in doing so will kick start a series of nation-wide anniversary events.
For those living in or visiting North West England in June 2018, save Saturday the 23rd for a fascinating presentation on Liverpool’s connection to James Cook’s 1st Pacific Voyage. Maritime historian and Captain Cook Society member Steve Ragnall will give a free presentation entitled ‘The Master of Endeavour – Liverpool and Captain Cook’ at 2pm at the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Marking 250 years since Cook’s voyage to the South Pacific, the Royal Academy of Arts will celebrate the dazzling and diverse art of the region of Oceania, from the historic to the contemporary. Through more than 250 compelling works ranging from shell, greenstone and ceramic ornaments, to huge canoes and dazzling house facades, …
The British Library holds one the most extensive and compelling collections of original documents and works of art from James Cook’s voyages. This landmark exhibition, which is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the first Cook voyage to leave England, will be a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to see the collection on display.