marine archaeology
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Sunken US Warship Found 76 Years After Infamous WWII Tragedy
A team of civilian explorers led by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen has located the wreck of the USS Juneau, an American light-cruiser that went down during the Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942. Nearly 700 sailors were killed in the incident – including five brothers, in what turned out to be the largest loss incurred…
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This Grainy Image Could Be The First British Passenger Liner Sunk By The Nazis In WW2
A mere eight hours after Britain declared war on the Nazis, a German torpedo struck the SS Athenia, sinking the passenger liner and killing more than 100 civilians. The ship’s final resting place has eluded shipwreck-hunters for nearly 80 years, but sonar images taken off the coast of Ireland now show what appears to be…
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Live: Watch Marine Archaeologists Explore Sunken Japanese Mini-Subs Near Pearl Harbour
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbour, NOAA scientists will explore two Japanese mini submarines sunk by the USS Ward just prior to the attack. You can watch it live right here starting at 3:30AM AEDT.
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Mysterious Disappearance Of The USS Conestoga Finally Solved After 95 Years
On March 25, 1921, the USS Conestoga departed San Francisco’s Golden Gate en route to Hawaii with 56 officers and sailors aboard. It was never heard from again. Now, after 95 years, the ship has been found at the bottom of the Pacific, finally ending this enduring maritime mystery.