After 25 years of underwater research and historical investigation, the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) has confirmed that the shipwreck site known as RI 2394 in Newport Harbor, Rhode Island, is that of Lord Sandwich, previously known as HM Bark Endeavour, the ship famously used by Captain James Cook during his first Pacific voyage.
This discovery, finalised in a report released on June 4, 2025, follows decades of international research involving both Australian and American archaeologists. The site is now regarded as the confirmed resting place of one of maritime history’s most iconic vessels.
Endeavour, originally launched in 1764 as the Earl of Pembroke, was renamed by the British Royal Navy in 1768. Under Captain Cook’s command, it undertook a global expedition from 1768 to 1771.
During this voyage, the vessel charted New Zealand’s coastline and mapped Australia’s eastern coast, contributing significantly to European exploration
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