Endeavour Voyage

The Endeavour Voyage refers to Captain James Cook’s 1768-1771 expedition aboard the ship HMS Endeavour. Its main goal was to observe the transit of Venus to improve global navigation and map uncharted territories. During the voyage, Cook explored and mapped parts of New Zealand, Australia’s east coast, and the Pacific Islands. This expedition significantly expanded European geographic knowledge, contributed to scientific understanding of the region, and established pathways for future exploration and colonization. The Endeavour Voyage is considered a pivotal event in maritime history, blending scientific discovery with the era’s Age of Exploration.