Discovery of HMS Endeavour wreck confirmed

Maritime archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of the wreck of HMS Endeavour, Captain James Cook's famous ship. The identification was made after extensive analysis of the wreckage found in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. Researchers determined that the ship's timbers are of British origin and match the dimensions expected for the Endeavour. This confirmation follows years of investigation into the site, which was previously believed to be the wreck of the British ship Lord Sandwich, a transport vessel also scuttled in the same location.

This confirmation is significant for historical and archaeological understanding of a pivotal period in exploration and colonial history.