HMB Endeavour Replica — Attraction in Sydney

HM Bark Endeavour Replica is one of two eplicas of HMS Endeavour, the barkcommanded by Lieutenant James Cook when he charted New Zealand and discovered the eastern coast of Australia. The initial idea of recreating Endeavour for use as a museum ship was generated during the establishment of the Australian National Maritime Museumin the 1980s; the vessel would be funded by the Bond Corporation, and gifted to the nation on completion. A specialist shipyard, complete with viewing platform and guided tours for the public, was set up, and construction of the vessel commenced in 1988. Two years later, work stopped because the Bond Corporation hit financial trouble; a Japanese company, the Yoshiya Corporation, stepped in, but was also forced to withdraw support because of...

Docked in the beautiful Darling Harbour near HMAS Onslow and HMAS Vampire (highly recommend visiting these also), James Cooks HMB Endeavour (Replica) is impressive and impressively accurate. You'd never think you were on a boat built in the late 1980s/early 1990s.

The real Endeavour was used by Cook (and his botanist Banks for their 1768-71 world voyage.

Despite being a replica, it has had its own adventures including circumnavigating Australia, sailing to Europe and the US.

Really interesting, lots of info, volunteers around to ask questions if needed. I'd highly recommend visiting the Maritime...

The HMB Endeavour Replica is one of the ships/features in the Australian National Maritime Museum located on Pyrmont in Sydney. The visit to the Endevour is included in the visit to the museum and other house vessels (e.g., Submarine HMAS Onslow, Destroyer HMAS Vampire). Going inside the Endeavour was an eye opener for me because I never realized how it was to stay on cramped accommodation. A must visit...