Aussies say James Cook's ship was found, US says not so fast

A replica of the ship the Endeavour at anchor in Botany Bay, Sydney in 2005. Maritime experts said they believe they've found the wreck of one of the most important ships in the history of Australia and the South Pacific after it was scuttled in the US more than 200 years ago. Photo: AP

Australian maritime experts said recently they believed they've found the wreck of one of the most important ships in the history of the South Pacific after it was scuttled in the United States more than 200 years ago.

But archaeologists in the US quickly countered by saying the findings were premature and a breach of contract in their joint research.