Tile

A white tile with a blue, printed design showing a bow view of 'Endeavour' under sail surrounded by the inscription 'CAPTAIN COOK BICENTENNIAL BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA'. In the field are the dates '1778 1978'. The tile has a brass hook on the reverse for hanging, and rubber disks on each corner. The maker's mark 'BB' is moulded on the reverse.

Object Details

ID: AAA5206
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Tile
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Pacific Rim Ceramic Products
Events: Exploration: Cook's Third Voyage, 1776
Vessels: Endeavour (1764)
Date made: 1978
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library.
Measurements: Overall: 150 x 150 x 5 mm