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108. The Endeavour & the Great Southern Continent

Empire

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Exploring the Endeavour's Legacy

This chapter dives into the intriguing history of the Endeavour, a vessel key to the Enlightenment era and Captain James Cook's voyages. The speakers share personal anecdotes and reflect on the ship's impact on exploration, oak timber's role in shipbuilding, and the significant maritime history of Whitby. Through detailed discussions and comparisons, they reveal how objects like the Endeavour can encapsulate diverse historical narratives and identities.

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