What is the name of the ship commanded by Lieutenant James Cook?
Q: What is the name of the ship commanded by Lieutenant James Cook?
A: The ship was called HMS Endeavour, also known as HM Bark Endeavour.
Q: When did HMS Endeavour set sail from Plymouth?
A: HMS Endeavour set sail from Plymouth in August 1768.
Q: What was the mission of HMS Endeavour?
A: The mission of HMS Endeavour was to explore the Pacific Ocean and search for Terra Australis Incognita (the unknown southern land).
Q: Where did HMS Endeavour first anchor off after leaving Tahiti?
A: After leaving Tahiti, HMS Endeavour first anchored off New Zealand.
Q: What is now known as Botany Bay, which was reached by the crew of HMS Endeavour in April 1770?
A: Botany Bay is now known as an area on the east coast of Australia that was reached by the crew of HMS Endeavour in April 1770.
Q: How long were they able to stay at this location for repairs to be made to her hull?
A: They were able to stay at this location for seven weeks so that basic repairs could be made to her hull.
Q: Where did she limp into port after running into Great Barrier Reef near Cape Tribulation?
A: After running into Great Barrier Reef near Cape Tribulation, she limped into port in Batavia in the Dutch East Indies for more substantial repairs.
