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Metro
11-07-2025
- General
- Metro
Lost 300-year-old ship carrying £101,000,000 worth of treasure discovered
Archaeologists have discovered a 300-year-old shipwreck with a hoard of treasure, but the fate of the 200 slaves on board remains unknown. The Portuguese ship which is believed to be the Nossa Senhora do Cabo fell victim to pirates in 1721 off the coast of Madagascar. It was transporting around 200 slaves and cargo from Goa, India, to Lisbon when it became involved in what is considered one of the most infamous pirate raids in history on the Portuguese empire. But after 16 years of investigation, researchers at the Center for Historic Shipwreck Preservation found the wreck in Ambodifotatra Bay, near the island of Nosy Boraha. More than 3,300 artefacts have since been pulled from the site, which includes religious icons, pearls and treasure chests. An ivory plaque was also discovered with gold letters reading 'INRI', which is a Latin abbreviation for 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'. Researchers Brandon A. Clifford and Mark R. Agostini from Brown University who led the research said the haul is 'eyewatering treasure, even by pirate standards'. The haul could be worth £108 million in today's currency. Enslaved people who were forced to travel on the route were then made to work in ports and mines throughout the Portuguese Empire. Ships through the key route between India and Europe were often prime targets for pirates. Pirates would also sell enslaved people for a profit. It comes after Captain Cook's missing ship, the HMS Endeavour, was found after 250 years. For two centuries this ship has been lost, but now the wreck has been found in Newport Harbour, Rhode Island. The finding of the ship was announced in a report by the Australian National Maritime Museum. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists Confirm Identity of Infamous, Centuries-Old Shipwreck
Scientists at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) have announced after more than 20 years of research that they have definitively identified the HMS Endeavour, one of the most famous shipwrecks of all time, The Guardian reported. However, the identification has led to some controversy with American scientists. The Endeavour was sunk off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, during the Revolutionary War, though no one knew the exact location for centuries. It wasn't until the late 1990s that researchers considered one of the wrecks off of Newport might be the Endeavour. In 2000, the ANMM began their investigation of the wreck, though only 15 percent of the ship was recovered from the bottom of the Atlantic. After 25 years of work, ANMM researchers feel they have definitively proven that the Newport wreck is the HMS Endeavour. Citing the use of timber matches as well as site overlays on original designs and shipbuilding details, the ANMM called the results 'the culmination of 25 years of detailed and meticulous archaeological study on this important vessel. It has involved underwater investigation in the US and extensive research in institutions across the globe. This final report marks our definitive statement on the project.' However, the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP), a longtime collaborator on the research, has accused the ANMM of allowing 'Australian politics or emotions' to cloud the results. 'There are numerous questions that remain unanswered that could reverse such an identification,' said RIMAP director Kathy Abbass without elaborating. Regardless of which country is correct, the ANMM has called for an immediate conservation of the vessel, citing the deterioration it's experienced over time due to marine life and other ecological factors. Scientists Confirm Identity of Infamous, Centuries-Old Shipwreck first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 22, 2025
NZ Herald
21-06-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Missing HMS Endeavour's disputed resting place confirmed
The final resting place of Captain Cook's lost ship, the HMS Endeavour, has been confirmed. The whereabouts of the wreckage has been hotly debated by researchers for years. The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) first claimed it was in Rhode Island, US, in 2022. But this was met with criticism
American Military News
20-06-2025
- General
- American Military News
Captain Cook's lost ship found off Rhode Island coast
The Australian National Maritime Museum recently announced the discovery of Captain James Cook's iconic shipwreck off the coast of Rhode Island, bringing a conclusion to a 250-year-old mystery. In a report published on June 3, the Australian National Maritime Museum explained that historical and archaeological evidence collected as part of an extensive project that spanned over two decades has led researchers to conclude that the RI 2394 shipwreck site in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island, is Cook's 'HMS Endeavour,' which was later renamed the 'Lord Sandwich' when the ship was used by the British. 'This final report is the culmination of 25 years of detailed and meticulous archaeological study on this important vessel,' Australian National Maritime Museum Director Daryl Karp said. Karp described the report as a 'definitive statement' regarding the search for the HMS Endeavour, which the Australian National Maritime Museum launched in 1999. The museum's director added that the search has 'involved underwater investigation in the US and extensive research in institutions across the globe.' According to The New York Post, the HMS Endeavour became famous for becoming the first European ship to circumnavigate New Zealand and land in the eastern part of Australia as part of an expedition that took place between 1768 and 1771. READ MORE: Pics: Two shipwrecks confirmed as slave ships by archaeologists Fox News reported that the iconic ship was later intentionally sunk off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island, in an effort to prevent attacks by America and France. The outlet noted that while researchers have known that the shipwreck of the HMS Endeavor was located off the coast of Rhode Island, the exact location of the shipwreck remained a mystery for roughly 250 years. According to the report, the shipwreck, which is located between 39 and 43 feet underwater, features a 'linear stone ballast pile, the eastern periphery of which features a line of partially exposed frame ends that are closely spaced and of substantial size.' 'Four iron cannons are also present on the site,' the museum added in the report. 'Two are largely exposed above the seabed and lie immediately adjacent to one another on the western side of the site.' The museum's report explains that by 2019, an investigation of the different shipwrecks located in the region led researchers to believe that RI 2394 was the 'most likely candidate' for the HMS Endeavour shipwreck. According to the report, the shipwreck's location satisfies 10 criteria previously agreed upon by different experts. According to the report, the measurements of the RI 2394 shipwreck also match the measurements recorded in a 1768 survey of the iconic ship.
Fox News
20-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years
Maritime experts believe they've finally pinpointed the exact resting place of Captain James Cook's legendary ship – just off the coast of a beloved New England resort town. A report about HMS Endeavour was published by the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) on June 3. 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. While it has long been known that the 18th-century vessel lies off the coast of the Ocean State, its exact location has eluded marine historians. But now experts are sure that a Rhode Island state archaeological site named RI 2394 is the final resting place of the ship – and they have decades of research to back it up. Also known as the "Kerry" site, the shipwreck is between 39 and 43 feet underwater, the report says. The site includes a "linear stone ballast pile, the eastern periphery of which features a line of partially exposed frame ends that are closely spaced and of substantial size," according to the report. "Four iron cannons are also present on the site," the report continues. "Two are largely exposed above the seabed and lie immediately adjacent to one another on the western side of the site." The site also features remnants of floors, futtocks and a stanchion, which is a post that supported the ship's deck beams. "By 2019, careful surface investigation of all shipwrecks located within the Limited Study Area determined RI 2394 was the most likely candidate for [the] ex-HMS Endeavour," the report said. The site meets 10 criteria that experts previously agreed upon. These include a lack of American timbers, a European elm keel, and evidence of hull repairs matching what is known about HMS Endeavour. The ship also has scuttling holes to prove it was intentionally sunk, and overall possessed "architectural features matching those of Endeavour." The report concluded, "RI 2394 is the largest shipwreck site within the LSA and exhibits attributes that fulfill the criteria." "Consequently, the preponderance of evidence supports this shipwreck site's identification as [HMS Endeavour] … and at the same time discounts any of the other investigated shipwreck sites as that of James Cook's renowned ship of exploration." The Endeavour holds great significance in Australian history as the first European vessel to reach the country's eastern coast. After the ship sailed the world, it was sold to a private citizen in Feb. 1775 and renamed "Lord Sandwich" before it was scuttled. Marine archaeologists across the world are actively discovering countless numbers of shipwrecks per year. Just last week, officials announced that they had discovered a 16th-century shipwreck at record depth in French waters. Off the coast of Ireland, underwater archaeologists recently found an 18th-century vessel that is believed to be a long-lost treasure ship.
