PU5990

Repairing of Captain Cook's ship in Endeavour river Long Caption: Print depicting the 'Endeavour' badly damaged after running aground on the Great Barrier Reef in June 1770 (Cook's first voyage). The ship limped into Endeavour River on the coast of New South Wales for repair. Anchors, cables and stores were carried ashore to lighten the ship which was then 'careened', or leant over, so that the damage could be inspected and repaired and the voyage continued. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: PAD5990 Artist: unknown Date: 1750-1778 Medium: etching Size: 103 mm x 176 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.