Description:
Our dazzling HMS Endeavour Painted model is handcrafted from beautiful wood such as rosewood, mahogany, teak, and along with various other exotic wood. The hull is constructed using a plank on frame method, each strip of exotic wood are carefully join together to form a smooth hull. This model is completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen; you will be amazed at how real it looks. The ship is painted in authentic lustrous colorful colors of green, yellow, black, and blue. On the ship, you will spot incredible details such as: wooden bowsprit, foremast, mainmast, and mizzen mast. They are all connected to numerous full-size fabric sails with detailed stitching, all rigging are painstakingly fastened by hand in matching colors. On the main deck, you will come across 3 wooden boats sitting on top of a bunker, a wooden cabin, and a wooden frame with a metal bell. On the quarter deck, there’s navigational area with 2 metal steering wheels for the captain and 2 wooden cabins. There are wooden railings surrounding the beakdeck area toward the quarter deck area with metal cannons station on top. You can easily spot 2 rows of numerous windows on both side of the hull. In addition, you will find supplementary crafted metal parts on the ship such as: anchors, lantern, statues, and much more...There’s also a wooden rudder to help the ship maneuver in the right direction. An attached wooden stand with a nameplate engraved “HMS Endeavour 1768” is standard on this model. Our model was built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings. We absolutely use no plastic parts only the highest quality wood and metal parts. This model is carefully secure and packed inside a wooden crate for easy shipping purposes. Our HMS Endeavour Painted model comes fully-assembled and ready to be display.
History:
HMS Endeavour is one of the most famous exploration ships in maritime history. Originally built in 1764 as a sturdy coal-carrying vessel named Earl of Pembroke, she was later purchased by the Royal Navy and refitted for scientific voyages. In 1768, under the command of Captain James Cook, Endeavour set sail on a historic expedition to the Pacific.
During this voyage, the ship carried astronomers, scientists, and artists who documented new lands, species, and cultures. Endeavour became the first European vessel to chart the east coast of Australia, explore New Zealand, and sail across vast regions of the South Pacific—achievements that reshaped the world’s geographic understanding.
Known for her strong hull, stability, and reliability in harsh conditions, Endeavour became a symbol of discovery, courage, and scientific curiosity. Today, her legacy lives on through museums, replicas, and countless tributes that honor her role in one of history’s greatest voyages of exploration.