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.

MYSTERIOUS 18TH-CENTURY WARSHIP UNEARTHED AT GROUND ZERO...