ENDEAVOUR
Maker
Geoffrey Chapman Ingleton
(Australian, 1908 - 1998)
Datec 1930
Object number00016478
NameEtching
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 162 x 190 mm
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis etching shows HMB ENDEAVOUR from the starboard side moored and disembarking three ship's boats. ENDEAVOUR became famous after it was commanded by Captain James Cook in the Pacific between 1768 and 1771. ENDEAVOUR landed at Botany Bay in 1770, later prompting the Admiralty to send the First Fleet there in 1778. Geoffrey Ingleton, a maritime artist of the 20th century produced many etchings of ships and historic maritime events. Many of his works feature ENDEAVOUR.HistoryLieutenant Commander Geoffrey Ingleton (1908-1998) was a historian, book collector, artist, modelmaker, publisher, printmaker and illustrator. Born at Bairnsdale, Victoria on 14 May 1908 he joined the Royal Australian Naval College at Jervis Bay, NSW in 1922. His naval training took him to Britain and when Ingleton returned in 1930 he was commissioned a Lieutenant. Leaving the Navy in 1936 he went on to establish a successful career as a draftsman, artist and etcher, gaining fame for his works depicting maritime scenes, ships and events in Australia's past, including a series of works focused on Sydney.
The EARL OF PEMMBROKE, later renamed HMB ENDEAVOUR was built in 1764 at Whitby, North Yorkshire for the coal trade. Purchased by the British Admiralty in 1768, it was fitted out for the Admiralty’s expedition to the South Pacific to view the Transit of Venus and locate the Great South Land.
The voyage was commanded by Captain James Cook and set out in 1769. During ENDEAVOUR's return trip to England, Cook explored the east coast of Australia and landed at Botany Bay on 29 April 1770. His report on the bay including the safeness of the harbour and availability of fresh water quickly became the 'sign post' for Captain Arthur Phillip to land the First Fleet there on 18 January 1788.
Back in England in 1771 ENDEAVOUR was refitted and used as a store ship for naval ships travelling to the Falkland Islands and in 1775 discharged, sold and renamed LORD SANDWICH. It is believed the British sunk the ship with nine other vessels in 1778 at the entrance to Newport Harbor, Rhode Island, USA during an attempt to blockade French ships.SignificanceThis etching represents HMB ENDEAVOUR, a ship that was instrumental in British exploration and colonisation of Australia. It demonstrates the work of Geoffrey Ingleton and his etchings of historic vessels and maritime events.
