EARL OF PEMBROKE

EARL OF PEMBROKE

Postby wreckmaster » Mon May 14, 2012 8:09 pm

I am going to start off with a little history

EARL OF PEMBROKE
Ship 370-T

Built 1764 By Thomas Fisher Whitby
Owner Thomas Milner Whitby

Purchased by the Government from Mr Milner for Capt. Cook's first voyage to South Seas, and re-named "Endeavour" She sailed in July, 1768. The vessel had a crew of 84 men, and was armed with 10 carriage and 12 swivels guns.

Ref : Ancient Port Of Whitby, Richard Weatherill 1908.

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Re: EARL OF PEMBROKE

Postby northeast » Mon May 14, 2012 8:17 pm

A very famous ship to start your contributions, wreckmaster, thanks for showing her.
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