Remains of Captain Cook's ship likely off Rhode Island coast

[Rocky C]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Researchers are set to announce that they believe the famed ship used by the legendary explorer Captain James Cook to sail around the world is submerged somewhere in Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.

The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project will announce on Wednesday that it's 80 to 100 percent sure that the remains of the HMS Endeavour — later renamed the Lord Sandwich — is among sunken wrecks off the state's coast.

The group used documents in London to map and then analyze sites where the ship may be found in the harbor.

The Endeavour was used by Captain James Cook to claim Australia for the British. It was one of 13 vessels sunk by British soldiers when Newport was under siege in 1778.

[Mongoose]

I'm pretty sure Peter Pan was on that ship, also.

[silverdollar]

How did Cook wreck his boat?

[Mongoose]

I think Christopher Columbus rammed him and he sunk. Not real sure. Just what I heard on the Grunt grapevine.

[Rocky C]

This is so cool. I like this kind of stuff. 30 minute ride for me to Newport. I'll be checking it out. No I'm not sharing anything I find lol.

[Natalie P]

This is awesome. I'm going to watch too when they start. maybe I will see you there Rocky.

[2 Marine Mom]

This is so cool, wished I was closer, I love history stuff.

[Mistybluelady]

Sorry Rocky... Im picking up Deb and between her and I we can dazzle you out of your findings.... Im stealth like that....

Seriously though, very cool... it will interesting to follow story

[Rocky C]

Hahahahaha, that was great Lisa and I bet you girls can lol. I have to get some kind up pirate costume so I will go unnoticed lol. I love stuff like this. Maybe you will all get to see me on the National Geographic special, hahahaha. You will definitely know it's me lol.

[2 Marine Mom]

That sounds like a plan, Lisa, would love that. hen we can hyjack, the Rock, and take all his toys away from him, ;) I already have a pirates outfit, Rock, including my pirate flask for crog. Man have any of you ever tried that? Discusting, stuff, my late husband had some, was n a cool crock jug. but, we never did more than taste it. eeeeyuuuuk!!!! 15 men on a dead mans chest, yo hoho, and a bottle of rum!!! iiii maity,

[Rocky C]

Hahahahaha, sounds good Deb :thumbup:

[troop901]

Didnt Cooks ship sink in the Pacific?

[Kegler300]

Captain who? 29939

[Rocky C]

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2016/05/06/experts-plan-effort-to-explore-captain-cooks-ship-endeavour-in-newport-harbor.html