A party from HMS Resolution shooting sea horses.

A party from HMS Resolution shooting sea horses. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: BHC4212

Description: The 'Resolution' was fitted out for Cook's second voyage at Deptford with the most advanced navigational aids of the day, including a Gregory Azimuth Compass, ice anchors and the latest apparatus for distilling fresh water from sea water. Twelve carriage guns and twelve swivel guns were carried. On 17 January 1773, the 'Resolution' was the first ship to cross the Antarctic Circle and crossed twice more on the voyage. The third crossing, on 3 February 1774, was the most southerly penetration, reaching latitude 71°10' South at longitude 106°54' West.

Creator: John Webber

Date: 1774

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London