1770 - Cook’s Endeavour Webinar

Webinar
A graphic showing an illustration of a navy captain in a blue uniform and a tall ship with full sails.

Discover why navigator James Cook and the crew of HMB Endeavour embarked on a momentous voyage around the world and consider the impacts of this voyage on First Nations people.  

In this interactive session, students will explore primary sources from Endeavour’s journey to learn who was onboard, where they stopped and what scientific discoveries they made along the way.  By investigating the secret orders for the voyage, we’ll uncover Britain’s motivations for this journey of exploration.  

We’ll also discuss the nature of contact between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and others, consider the impact of Endeavour’s voyage on First Nations people and think about how it changed Australian history. 

 

This session will start at 2pm for all states observing Australian Eastern Standard Time (NSW, ACT, Qld, Vic & Tas), 1.30pm for Schools in SA and NT and 12pm for WA.

Can’t make this time? Find out how to book a private Zoom meeting for your class at a time and date of your choosing (fees apply).

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Find out more about the Maritime Musuem’s virtual excursions, or email your questions to bookings@sea.museum

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