LateRooms.com - Explore Captain Cook's HMB Endeavour in Brisbane

    BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, March 22, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A replica of HMB Endeavour, used by Captain James Cook for his epic 18th century world voyage, will call at Brisbane next month.

The original vessel was sent to the South Seas by King George III in order to view planet Venus's transit across the sun in 1769. It was hoped this would enable astronomers to calculate the distance between the earth and the star.

Cook was also given secret orders from the Admiralty to discover the rumoured "Great South Land". Although he was unable to do this, he charted New Zealand's north and south islands and also sailed the east coast of Australia, known at the time as New Holland.

The voyage was fraught with danger and the boat almost sank after striking a reef to the south of modern-day Cooktown.

Visitors can get a glimpse of 18th century seamanship by boarding the Endeavour when it docks in Brisbane from April 28th to May 8th 2011.

Admission costs AU$18 for adults, AU$9 for children and AU$38 for families.

All participants must be at least 90 cm tall and the experience involves climbing, crouching and confined spaces.

History buffs looking to stay in Brisbane hotels and explore the Endeavour can head to LateRooms.com.au, which recommends a large selection of cheap accommodation in the city.

More information can be found by calling 1800 720 577 or visiting http://www.anmm.gov.au.

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