Endeavour replica captain John Dikkenberg has visited Marlborough ahead of its voyage for Tuia 250. A sea dog with 50 years experience under canvas will captain a historic vessel during national Tuia 250 commemorations. The HM Bark Endeavour has four canons, instead of the 10 Cook had on his ship, and 16 crew members. SCOTT HAMMOND/STUFF Captain John Dikkenberg will helm the iconic replica of Captain Cook's ship during Tuia Encounters 250. Tōtaranui 250 Trust Marlborough is gearing up to host Tuia 250, which commemorates the first contact between Māori and Europeans.

Source: Stuff July 17, 2019 18:00 UTC