Visiting the HMB Endeavour

Getting on board the HMB Endeavour

A few weeks ago the HMB Endeavour was docked into the Waterfront City Marina in the Docklands. The ship is a replica of Captain Cook's famous ship of discovery, HMB Endeavour. 

We spent some time on board the ship, marvelling at the ship's design and trying to imagine how the sailors and officers survived days and days at sea on board the Endeavour.

It was hard to get a proper picture of the ship as the ticketing marquee was located just in front of it. But the ship still looked very beautiful and impressive.

The HMB Endeavour's mast

Under the deck, we were taken to the kitchen area which gave us an idea of how the food was stored and prepared on board the Endeavour.

Kitchen area

The stove

They used a wooden jug!

Stove again

 All members of tehcrew were forced to eat sauerkraut to prevent them from catching survy. Unfortunately, we couldn't get a clear picture of the sauerkraut barrel but did manage to take a picture of the meat barrel.

Where the meat was stored

The eating area was most fascinating. There were replicas of biscuits of the time, and we were able to see where the officers and sailors ate. An interesting fact: the pieces of rope you see hanging over the tables were used instead of napkins.

What the sailors ate

Where meals were eaten

 This is what an officer's  bed was like.

An officer's hammock