Volcanic rock

Volcanic intrusive rock from Observatory Rock, reputed to be the place where Captain Cook set up his astronomical instruments in Resolution Cove, Bligh Island in April 1778.

Object Details

ID: NAV0964
Type: Volcanic rock
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: BC.1600,000,000
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 180 x 130 x 100 mm
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