A team of experts is taking to the seas off Bridlington today to look for the wreck of the famous American warship, which was captained by US Naval hero John Paul Jones.
The project has generated international interest and it has been said finding the vessel would be as important as locating the Titanic.
The scientists made a preliminary visit to Bridlington in March and returned to the resort last Saturday to prepare for the search.
Project manager Melissa Ryan said: "We received a great welcome from everyone we met in Bridlington.
"We are looking forward to returning and, hopefully, establishing where this great warship is located."
The team will use hi-tech equipment to scour the North Sea bed looking for the Bonhomme Richard, which sank in the Battle Of Flamborough Head in 1779.
State-of-the-art magnetometry and mapping systems and sonar scanners will be used in areas where research has shown the wreck could lie.
Back on dry land, the team has begun to educate local children about the history of the Bonhomme Richard and the search for the wreck.
A number of school visits have already taken place, including one to Flamborough School, and a number of others have been planned.
Next Friday, historical researcher Peter Reaveley will be giving a presentation to the public about the battle at the Swinton Room at Sewerby Hall.
And on July 26, representatives from the Ocean Technology Foundation will give a presentation about their work at Bridlington Reference Library at 7pm.
Tickets are free but need to be obtained in advance from the library.

Read an account of the Battle of Flamborough Head here.


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