Australian Experts Discover Captain Cook's Ship, US Scientists Doubt Claims

It’s the question that’s remained unanswered for centuries: where exactly is Captain Cook’s ship?

HMS Endeavour - which was the first known European vessel to reach Australia and New Zealand - was sunk during the American War of Independence. While experts agreed it was somewhere along the US east coast, no one has ever confirmed the British vessel’s final resting place.

Until now, that is.

Kevin Sumption, the chief executive of the Australian National Maritime Museum, recently told the world’s media that they’ve actually found it – just 500 meters off the coast of Rhode Island.

‘We can conclusively confirm that this is indeed the wreck of Cook’s Endeavour. This is an important moment. It is arguably one of the most important vessels in our maritime history,’ Sumption said.
However, that statement hasn’t gone down well with the Australians’ US research partners.

The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project claimed the announcement is ‘premature’ and could represent a breach of contract.

‘RIMAP recognises the connection between Australian citizens of British descent and the Endeavour, but RIMAP’s conclusions will be driven by proper scientific process and not Australian emotions or politics,’ said Dr. Kathy Abbass.

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