George Vancouver - Part 2: The voyage begins with a stormy welcome

The air crackled with anticipation as the ships slipped out of Plymouth on April first, seventeen ninety-one. Two vessels were tasked with this monumental journey: a man-of-war adapted for surveys and a smaller consort to support her.The Atlantic was a harsh mistress. Within days, she unleashed her fury. Winds howled, the swell heaved, and the decks became a symphony of damp and chaos. Sailcloth flapped like a living creature, and salt spray filled the air, stinging their faces.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/george-vancouverThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.