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Maritime experts believe they have finally identified the exact location of rest for Captain James Cook’s legendary ship. New England Resort Town.
The report on HMS Endeavor was published by the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) on June 3rd.
In 1778, Britain intentionally sank a ship off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, in a strategic move to stop the attacks of France and the United States.
Mysterious 18th century warships excavated at the Ground Zero Site
The 18th century ships have been known for a long time. It’s off the coast The exact location of the ocean states escapes the marine historians.
However, experts now believe that the Rhode Island archaeological site, named RI 2394, is the ship’s final resting place.
Maritime experts identified Captain James Cook’s efforts from Newport, Rhode Island, and were deliberately sunk in 1778. (Joseph Som/Universal Image Group through Getty Images. Stock Montage via Getty Images)
The wreck, also known as the “Kelley” site, is between 39 and 43 feet underwater, the report says.
The site includes a mountain of linear stone ballasts, and the eastern area, according to its report, features lines at the edges of the partially exposed frames of a considerable size, closely spaced.
“There are also four iron cannons on the site,” the report continues. “The two are mostly exposed above the seabed and lie right next to each other on the west side of the site.”
The site also features floors, Futtocks and Stanchion remains. This is a post that supports ship deck beams.
HMS’ efforts are notoriously known as being the first European ship to reach Australia’s east coast. (SSPL via Getty Images)
“By 2019, careful surface investigations of all shipwrecks within the limited survey area determined that RI 2394 was the most likely candidate. [the] ex-hms efforts,” the report said.
This site meets 10 criteria previously agreed by experts.
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These include evidence of hull repairs consistent with what is known about the shortage of wood in the US, the Elmukir in Europe, and the efforts of HMS.
The ship is also intentionally sunk and drilling holes to prove it is owned overall.”Architecture Features It matches the effort. ”
A replica of HMS efforts. The ship was sold to a private owner in 1775. (Wolter Peeters/The Sydney Morning Herald via Getty Images)
The report concluded that “RI 2394 is the largest shipwreck site within the LSA and demonstrates attributes that meet the criteria.”
“As a result, the prevailing of evidence supports the identification of this shipwreck site. [HMS Endeavour] …and at the same time, discounting one of the other shipwreck sites surveyed, like James Cook’s famous exploration ship. ”
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This effort has great significance in Australia’s history as the first European ship to reach the country’s east coast.
After the ship sailed around the world, it was sold to civilians in February 1775, and was renamed “Road Sandwich” before it was abandoned.
Australian researchers have been looking for the efforts of HMS for decades, as ships are important in Australian history. (Halton Archives via Getty Images)
Marine archaeologists around the world are actively discovering countless shipwrecks a year.
Last week, authorities announced they had discovered it Shipwreck of the 16th century Record depth of French waters.
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Offshore off Ireland, Underwater archaeologist Recently, I discovered that 18th century vessels are considered to be a long lost treasure trove.
