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HMS RESOLUTION 1771

HMS Resolution was the ship in which Captain James Cook made his second and third voyages of exploration in the Pacific. The Resolution impressed him so much that he called her "the ship of my choice", and "the fittest for service of any I have seen."

Resolution was launched at Whitby in 1770. She was purchased by the Royal Navy in 1771 and named Resolution on December 25th. HMS Resolution was fitted with the most advanced navigational aids of the day, including a Gregory Azimuth Compass and the latest equipment for distilling fresh water from sea water. 

On January 17th 1773, Resolution was the first ship to cross the Antarctic Circle and crossed twice more later.  The third crossing, on February 3rd 1774, was the most southerly penetration, reaching latitude 71°10′ South at longitude 106°54′ West.
 

HMS Resolution returned to Britain in 1775.  She was recommissioned in February 1776 for Cook's third voyage. On this voyage, Resolution crossed the Arctic Circle on 17 August 1778, and again crossed it on 19 July 1779.  She arrived back in Britain on October 4th 1780. On this voyage, HMS Resolution brought the first Europeans to Hawaiian islands.

About the construction of the HMS Resolution model:

- Built from scratch over hundreds of hours by master artisans
- High quality woods include cherry, birch, maple and rosewood
- Plank-on-frame construction
- Authentic Extensive rigging system comprised of many different sizes of rope and features numerous blocks and deadeyes
- Full length masts and bowsprit per construction plans

36" long x 12" wide x 27" tall  $3,925 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other places: $600 flat rate. This model is in stock and will be shipped within 5 business days. 

48" long x 14" wide x 32 tall $5,700   Shipping and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other places: $800 flat rate. This model is in stock and will be shipped within 5 business days. 

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Learn more about the HMS Resolution here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Resolution_(1771)