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historyarchaeology1 year ago•2 min saved

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

historyworld-war-ii1 year ago•3 min saved

Legendary WWII Submarine USS Harder Found Intact in South China Sea

The wreckage of the USS Harder, a U.S. Navy submarine that sank the most Japanese warships during World War II, has been discovered 3,000 feet below the South China Sea. The submarine, which went missing in 1944, was found relatively intact except for depth-charge damage. The site is considered a war grave and is protected by U.S. law. The discovery was confirmed by the Navy’s History and Heritage Command and the Lost 52 Project, which aims to locate and preserve lost WWII submarines.

via USA TODAY|

#historyworld-war-ii #naval-history #south-china-sea

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Legendary WWII Submarine USS Harder Found Off Philippines

The USS Harder, a U.S. Navy submarine sunk during World War II, has been located 3,000 feet underwater off the coast of Luzon, Philippines, by the Lost 52 Project. The submarine, which earned a legendary reputation under Cmdr. Samuel D. Dealey, was found relatively intact except for damage from a Japanese depth charge. The discovery honors the 79 crew members who perished and highlights the submarine's significant contributions to the war effort.

via CBS News|

#navy #philippines #submarine

history1 year ago•4 min saved

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

historyworld-war-ii1 year ago•1 min saved

WW2 Submarine USS Harder Discovered Off Philippines

The wreckage of the USS Harder, a US Navy submarine that sank the most Japanese warships during World War II, has been found 3,000ft below water off the Philippines' northern island of Luzon. The submarine, which was lost in battle on 29 August 1944 with its crew of 79 men, was discovered by the Lost 52 project. The USS Harder played a significant role in the war, sinking three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaging two others in one of its final patrols, contributing to the Japanese defeat.

via BBC.com|

#historyworld-war-ii #philippines #submarine-wreck