After years of examination, ⁤the legendary HMS Endeavour, Captain Cook‘s iconic vessel, has been located off the coast of Rhode Island! researchers have confirmed the shipwreck, designated RI 2394, ⁢as the Endeavour, later renamed Lord Sandwich, which was scuttled in 1778 during the American Revolutionary War.The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) and the Australian⁣ national Maritime Museum (ANMM) collaborated on the project, which took over two centuries to solve.The wreck lies 14 meters deep, with only about 15% remaining. News Directory 3 proudly presents this remarkable rediscovery, shedding ‍light on a pivotal piece of naval history. Discover what’s next in the ongoing preservation of this historic site.

Remains of captain Cook’s Endeavour Identified off Rhode Island

After years of investigation, researchers have confirmed that ‍a shipwreck lying off the coast of Rhode Island is indeed the remains of Captain James Cook’s HMS Endeavour. the vessel, ⁣later renamed Lord Sandwich, was deliberately sunk⁣ in 1778 during the American Revolutionary⁢ War.

The Rhode Island⁣ marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) and the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) collaborated on the ⁣effort. The wreck,‍ designated⁢ RI 2394, rests 14 meters below the ⁤surface, about 500 meters from the Rhode Island coast. It has been⁤ buried under layers of sediment for nearly 250 years.

Edward Fage, [Newport and its environs, ca. 1778]William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan, 8380. note ‘Sunken Ships’ indicated due west of North battery (circled).

Australian⁢ National Maritime Museum

Edward Fage, [Newport and its environs, ca. 1778]William L.Clements Library, University of Michigan, ⁤8380. Note ‘Sunken Ships’ indicated due west of North Battery (circled).
australian National Maritime Museum

Mosaic showing frame and scuttling hole beneath letter board, ⁢north is at bottom of image.

John D.‍ Broadwater/australian National maritime Museum

Mosaic showing frame and scuttling hole ⁢beneath letter board, north is at⁤ bottom of image.
john D. Broadwater/Australian national Maritime Museum

Edward ⁢Fage, [Newport and its environs, ca. 1778]William L. ‍Clements Library, University of Michigan, 8380. Note ‘Sunken⁢ Ships’⁢ indicated due west of North Battery (circled).
Australian National Maritime Museum

Mosaic showing frame and scuttling hole beneath letter board, north is at bottom of image.
John D. Broadwater/Australian National Maritime Museum

While only about 15% of the vessel ⁢remains, RIMAP concluded in ⁤2018 that RI 2394 was likely the Endeavour, though further evidence was needed. By 2022, the ANMM announced the discovery, despite RIMAP’s reservations. Now, ⁣RIMAP agrees that enough criteria have been met⁣ to identify RI‍ 2394 as⁢ the Lord Sandwich, formerly Captain James Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour.

The Rhode island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission and the ANMM are collaborating to protect⁤ the historic‍ wreck site.