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HM Bark Endeavour Replica
The idea of building a replica of Endeavour was first mooted by the trustees of the under-construction Australian National Maritime Museum, the current owners. Construction of the vessel was started by HM Bark Endeavour Foundation (1991-2005) at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour in January 1988, with the keel laid in October. Following a number of financial difficulties the Endeavour replica was launched on 9 December 1993, and completed on 16 April 1994. She is square-rigged with 25 sails made from duradon, giving a sail area of between 1,461 and 1,511 square metres (15,730 and 16,260 sq ft), including 531 square metres (5,720 sq ft) of studding sails. The ship is 43.6 metres (143 ft) long from bowsprit to stern, has a beam of 9.28 metres (30.4 ft), a draught of 3.4 metres (11 ft), and a mainmast height of 28 metres (92 ft). Auxiliary propulsion is provided by two Caterpillar 3046 B diesel engines, which provide 404 horsepower (301 kW).
Created: Sun, 28 Apr 2013, Updated: Sun, 28 Apr 2013
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