Historic Ships Found off R.I.

The recently found four hulks brings the number of Rhode Island’s number of historic sea wrecks dating back to the Revolutionary War to six. The wrecks were found by the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project in its search for relics in Newport Harbor. According to the project workers, the ships are believed to be part of a private fleet of 13 British transports sunk during the war for independence. Among the wrecks still not located likely is the Endeavor, which Capt. James Cook sailed on his trip around the world beginning in 1768. The discoveries were financed by a $20,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which covers exploration and discovery. New funding must be found to pay for study and excavation. (Source: http://news.monstersandcritics.com)