THE CARAVAN PARK, ADVENTURE BAY, BRUNY ISLAND, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIACapt. Furneaux Monument
Description: Pillar monument with a plaque below the main inscription, this is located opposite the caravan park.History:The Endeavour Replica called in at Adventure Bay in November 1994, during her first long voyage.Inscription:The top inscription carved into the stone:
TO HONOURCapt. TOBIAS FURNEAUXDISCOVERER OF THIS BAYMARCH 9th 1773.AND Capt. JAMES COOKWHO LANDED HERE JAN. 26th 177726 1 1961
Plaque below the top inscription:
THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTEDTO COMMEMORATETHE VISIT OF THE ENDEAVOUR(A MUSEUM REPLICA OF H.M. BARK ENDEAVOUR)ON 14th NOVEMBER 1994IN A RE-ENACTMENT OF THE ORIGINAL VISITBYH.M.S. RESOLUTIONUNDER THE COMMAND OF JAMES COOK R.N.WHICH ANCHORED TO COLLECTGRASS FOR CATTLE, WATER AND WOODON 26TH JANUARY 1777
GPS Coordinates: -43.372244, 147.346182References:Cook’s Log, page 1293, vol. 19, no. 3 (1996)Cook’s Log, page 32, vol. 36, no. 3 (2013)Website: https://eriksfjord.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/1122-1-captain-cook-memorial-adventure-bay-bruny-island-tas.jpg?w=800
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