
Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years
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Maritime experts have identified Captain James Cook's HMS Endeavour off Newport, Rhode Island, confirming site RI 2394 matches the legendary ship after decades of research.
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In 1778, the British intentionally sank the ship off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, in a strategic move to block French and American attacks.
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