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Exploring The Cove Captian Cook Spent The Most Time In In New Zealand
March 25, 2024 · 18 min · 20K views · Ship Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound
What this video covers
The 1965 Alberg 30 sloop Triteia explores Ship Cove (Maritoto) in Queen Charlotte Sound, New Zealand, a site Captain James Cook used for provisioning and refitting the Endeavour during his three voyages.2:24 The area features deep water, often exceeding 90 feet, which necessitates the use of mooring balls rather than anchoring.13:37 The vessel utilizes a Mantis anchor flipped upside down in the bow roller to prevent mooring line chafe.6:25 After departing Ship Cove, the crew motors to Endeavour Inlet to locate a mooring ball, utilizing coordinates and descriptions provided by the Polaris Boating Club.7:53 The vessel later anchors in Cockle Cove within the Bay of Many Coves before heading to a marina in Waikawa to source a replacement tiller.16:45 The region offers protected waters surrounded by mountainous, forest-covered terrain, though the deep inlets limit traditional anchoring options.9:06
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