Adam Hayes

the launch of HMS Cambridge (left) at Deptford Dockyard in 1755
Model of HMS Enterprise by Hayes
Model of HMS Egremont at National Maritime Museum by Hayes

Adam Hayes (1710–1785) was an 18th-century shipbuilder to the Royal Navy. A great number of his models survive.

He was responsible for the selection of the ship the Earl of Pembroke and was the wright who converted it into HMS Endeavour in 1768 for use by Captain Cook.


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