The young James Cook came to Whitby to serve his apprenticeship aboard the Whitby Cats, luggers which hauled coal from the coast of Yorkshire to London.
Whitby used to be home to a full sized replica of the ship but it has now gone back to Australia so no there is a smaller one.
An authentic replica of HMS Endeavour which was sailed by Captain James Cook during his scientific expedition of 1768 has been traditionally built by Whitby craftsmen and stands in the water some 40% of the original ships size.
This replica of Captain James Cook's ship offers daily half hour cruising trips around Whitby. During your voyage you can sit back, relax and enjoy the views, while you hear about Captain Cook, Whitby and a whole lot more.
Go on a voyage around Whitby Harbour, overlooked by Whitby Abbey and along the coast to Sandsend, where you can follow in the path of Captain James Cook himself and relive his life at sea.
Certainly a different view of Whitby for photos etc.
Prices
Adult: £3.00
Child: £2.00
Concession: £2.50
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