CLEAN : Scientists hopeful of finding the Endeavour

The video discusses a maritime archaeological project in Newport, RI, focusing on the potential discovery of the wreck of the Endeavour, originally named the Earl of Pembroke. The Endeavour, launched in 1764, played a significant role in history, including its encounters with the indigenous population of Australia. The video explores the ship's history, its renaming to Lord Sandwich, and its use as a prison hulk during the War of Independence.

What is the primary focus of the maritime archaeological project mentioned in the video?

• Investigating a promising site believed to be the wreck of the Endeavour

• Finding the wreck of the Titanic

• Exploring the depths of the ocean

• Studying marine life in the Pacific Ocean

Where was the Endeavour, originally named the Earl of Pembroke, launched?

• Sydney, Australia

• Whitby, Yorkshire

• London

• Newport, Rhode Island

What is the significance of the timbers used in the construction of the Endeavour?

• They were imported from Australia

• They were sourced locally from the northern United Kingdom

• They were made of metal

• They were imported from the United States

What was the Endeavour renamed to when it was used as a prison hulk?

• The Flying Dutchman

• The Queen Anne's Revenge

• The Lord Sandwich

• The Black Pearl

During which historical event was the Endeavour used as a prison hulk?

• The American Civil War

• World War I

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The War of Independence