How big was Captain Cook's ship?

Answer 1

Length extreme: End bowsprit to end stern 143'5" (43.7 m)

Length overall: 109'3" (33.3 m)

Length waterline: 101'5" (30.92 m)

Beam: 29'2" (8.89 m)

Depth in hold: 11'4" (3.45 m)

Draught: 11'10" (3.6 m)

These measurements are taken from the replica which is described as being a faithful reconstruction.

Answer 2

Captain James Cook commanded three ships. The best known of these was the HM Bark Endeavour. The Endeavour had the following measurements:

Length: 109'3" (33.3 m)

Beam: 29'2" (8.89 m)

Depth in hold: 11'4" (3.45 m)

The HMS Resolution was the largest of James Cook's ship, with a length of 110'8" (33.73 m) and a weight of 462 tonnes.