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The Endeavour was named by American school children in a competition in 1988-1989. They were asked to pick a name from a sea or exploratory vessel that had sailed in the past. The Endeavour was the most popular winner. It is spelled with a 'u' because it is named after the original British vessel, and endeavor is spelled with a 'u' in the UK. For an in depth article read
http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/how-did-the-space-shuttle-endeavour-get-its-name-1605/
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The name of the boat captain cook was on?
The Endeavour
Why did James Cook call his ship the Endeavour?
He didn't King George III did, its full name is His Majesties Bark the Endeavour.
Who built the endeavour?
the endeavour was built by NASA
How wide is the endeavour?
The endeavour is 63ft wide
Why did captain cook name his ship endeavor?
because the whole voyage was a great endeavour
Inspector morses first name?
Inspector Morse's first name is "Endeavour" (not "Endeavor", which would be the American spelling).
What was inspector morses christian name?
Endeavour (the U is the British spelling)In the episode ENDEAVOUR Morse's friend called him Tom.
What is inspector Morse's first name?
Endeavour
The name of the boat captain cook was on?
The Endeavour
Why did James Cook call his ship the Endeavour?
He didn't King George III did, its full name is His Majesties Bark the Endeavour.
How did Endeavour inlet get its name?
In the early days of exploration is was the custom to name prominent features after prominent people, such as Kings, Queens, Sponsors of the voyage, Prime Ministers or the person who first sighted to object in question. Endeavour Inlet was named after Captain Cook's ship, The Endeavour
What is the name of one of the first ships that brought immigrants from Scotland a girl's name?
endeavour
What was the name of the 5th and final Space Shuttle to be launched by NASA?
Endeavour.
What is Endeavour High School's motto?
The motto of Endeavour High School is 'Endeavour to be the best you can be'.
Name the orbiters that can still be by NASA?
Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour are still operational.
What was the name of to dog sent in space in 1957?
Laika - not a happy endeavour of man.
Who built the endeavour?
the endeavour was built by NASA
