The Second Endeavour

When the Antarctic supply ship Endeavour steamed past Young Nick's Head into Poverty Bay last month, she was keeping an appointment with history. It was the Navy's way of paying tribute to Captain James Cook, whose ship –– the first Endeavour –– anchored in the bay 187 years ago.

The ships had a lot in common: Both were engaged in the exciting business of discovery and exploration.

With 120 tons of stores and two snow–cats aboard, Endeavour II is on her way to the Antarctic as supply ship for the N. Z. expedition.

The link between the ships was permanently recorded by the insertion of a plaque in the memorial which marks Cook's landing place.

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HMNZS Endeavour steams past Young Nick's Head

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Sea Scouts form guard of honour as Captain H. Kirkwood, R.N., prepares to unveil plaque. Beside him is Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker.

Unlike Captain Cook and his crew, the men of Endeavour II were deeply impressed by the warm reception of the crowd waiting at the wharf.

"There was nothing like this at Auckland", said one officer.

Policemen had to link hands to check a surging throng of youngsters who wanted to clamber aboard.

Older people were intrigued by the odd shape of Endeavour's wooden hull –– designed to withstand impact with ice.

When the ship was open for inspection, hundreds of people took the opportunity of studying a vessel that will soon be playing a part in history.

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For Brian Nolan, of Patutahi, Gisborne visit meant reunion with his wife.

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Harbour Board chairman, Mr I. J. Quigley, welcomes Captain Kirkwood. Behind them are Mr Barker & Captain G. McKenzie Smart.

Along with other stores which Endeavour will carry to Antarctica will be 12 cases of Gisborne–grown Meyer lemons –– enough to meet the needs of the N. Z. expedition. The fruit was contributed by Gisborne growers, and delivery was organised by Mr. R. Andrew, supervisor of reserves

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Loading lemons aboard Endeavour

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Carrying a case aboard.

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This plaque was inserted in the base of the Cook Memorial. It will be a permanent "souvenir" of HMNZS Endeavour's visit.

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There was a parallel in history when the second Endeavour hove to in the Bay, with Kaiti Hill in the background.

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