the most complete style, the former at Deptford, the latter at Woolwich; and were furnished with every thing that could contribute to the comfort of the officers and crew, and the success of the voyage. Among the excellent stores and provisions put on board, there were large supplies of antiscorbutics; such as, sour crout, salted cabbage, portable broth, marmalade of carrots, malt, and inspissated juice of wort and beer.
Amidst eager desires for geographical discovery, the cause of science was not forgotten. The Admiralty engaged Mr. Wm. Hodges, an eminent artist, to make drawings and paintings of interesting objects, occurring during the voyage. Mr. John Reinhold Forster and his son were appointed to fill the department of natural history; for which the Parliament made provision. And, although there was no transit of Venus to observe, astronomy had also its representatives, in Mr. Wm. Wales and Mr. Wm. Bayley; engaged by the Board of Longitude, the former for the Resolution, the latter for the Adventure. Both ships were supplied with excellent timekeepers, and astronomical apparatus.
Captain Cook was highly satisfied with the selection of the officers under his command. His first Lieutenant was Mr. R. P. Cooper; his second and third Lieutenants, Messrs. Clerke and Pickersgill, had served under him in his first voyage; as did also Lieut. Edgcumbe, of the marines, two of the warrant officers, and several of the petty officers. His coadjutor, Captain Furneaux, had for his Lieutenants, Messrs. Joseph Shank, and Arthur Kempe; and Lieutenant James Scott, of the marines.
The winter months having been employed in
