A warship from World War II was found in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of almost 7 km. Photo.
At a depth of 6,895 meters in the Philippine Sea, the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) was discovered. It sank during World War II on October 25, 1944, in battles with the Japanese Navy.
89 crew members were killed. According to the BBC, the ship, whose remains were found on June 22, became the deepest ship to sink of all those identified (to see photos and videos, scroll to the end of the news).
The destroyer sank during World War II
Source: Caladan Oceanic
Previously, this status was held by the USS Johnston (DD-557 ), which was wrecked in the same battle at a depth of 6,469 meters.
Scientists examined DE-413 using underwater cameras. As it turned out, the ship split into two parts, with a distance of 10 meters between them.
At the same time, the gun turrets and part of the ship's deck were preserved.
Scientists examine DE-413 with underwater cameras
Source: Caladan Oceanic
The ship split into two parts
Source: Caladan Oceanic
The remains of the ship were found on June 22
Source: Caladan Oceanic
89 crew members died
Source: Caladan Oceanic
The gun turrets and part of the ship's deck have been preserved
Source: Caladan Oceanic
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