Webthe vessel chosen for this epic journey was his majesty’s bark endeavour, a sturdy coal ship refitted for exploration.

Webif you’re ever wondering why your dead reckoning is out, or the magnetic compass is not agreeing with your gps, a new analysis of old ships’ logs could hold the answer.

At just 106 feet in length, the ship was compact.

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