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Renaming of the vessels as Resolution and Adventure
- When
- 1772
- Where
- Admiralty decision preceding the voyage
The two ships, 450 and 336 tons, were renamed Resolution and Adventure on the Admiralty's suggestion to avoid diplomatic tension with Spain.
The vessels weighing 450 tons and 336 tons respectively were later renamed the Resolution and the Adventure at the suggestion of the Lord of the Admiralty, to avoid diplomatic tensions with Spain. The Resolution was the 1771-launched vessel commanded by James Cook in his explorations.
Sources
- Second voyage of James Cook Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28
- HMS Resolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-25
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