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historyarchaeology1 year ago

Legendary WWII Submarine USS Harder Discovered in South China Sea

Researchers have located the wreck of the WWII submarine USS Harder at the bottom of the South China Sea, largely intact except for damage to its conning tower. The discovery was made by the Lost 52 Project, which aims to find and memorialize all 52 US submarines sunk during the war. The Harder, known for its audacious attacks and significant number of enemy kills, was sunk by Japan in 1944. The find underscores the importance of underwater photogrammetry and robotic technology in deep-sea exploration.

via Business Insider|
#historyarchaeology#lost-52-project#south-china-sea
history1 year ago

Legendary WWII Submarine USS Harder Found in South China Sea

The wreck site of the WWII submarine USS Harder (SS 257) has been confirmed by NHHC’s Underwater Archaeology Branch using data from the Lost 52 Project. The submarine, lost in 1944 with 79 crew members, was found at a depth of over 3,000 feet. The discovery honors the valor of the crew and the submarine's significant contributions to the war effort under Cmdr. Samuel D. Dealey.

via navy.mil|
#history#lost-52-project#naval-history
history2 years ago

WWII Navy Destroyer Found Sunken off Japanese Coast

The wreckage of the USS Mannert L. Abele, a U.S. Navy destroyer sunk by a kamikaze attack during World War II, has been discovered off the coast of Okinawa by the Lost 52 Project. The ship was providing support for Operation Iceberg when it was attacked, resulting in the loss of 84 sailors. The discovery provides closure for families of those lost and honors the sailors who perished. The Abele was the first U.S. warship sunk by the Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka, a rocket-powered human-guided bomb.

via NBC News|
#history#kamikaze-attack#lost-52-project
history2 years ago

WWII Navy Destroyer USS Mannert L. Abele Found Off Japanese Coast.

The U.S.S. Mannert L. Abele, a Navy destroyer sunk during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, has been discovered by a group of civilian underwater explorers. The ship was broken in half by two kamikaze attacks and sank in 4,500 feet of water, killing 84 sailors. The Lost 52 Project, which searches for Navy submarines and warships sunk during World War II, found the ship in December. The Navy considers the Abele, and others like it sunk in combat, a tomb and will leave the ship in place undisturbed.

via The New York Times|
#battle-of-okinawa#history#kamikaze-attacks