Identifican un destructor estadounidense hundido hace 77 años en una "sangrienta" batalla de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (FOTOS, VIDEO) rt.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rt.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Caladan Oceanic, an undersea technology company, sponsored the search, which was led by retired Navy officer Victor Vescovo, now an entrepreneur and explorer.
“The image is impressive and we look forward to seeing the rest of the data collected during the expedition because the story of the [USS Johnston] and her crew is a perfect example for modern sailors of the honor, courage, commitment and valor of their predecessors from the ‘Greatest Generation,’” said retired Rear Admiral Sam Cox, director of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
The Johnston was part of a task force composed of three destroyers, four smaller destroyer escorts and the pilots flying off small escort carriers. They were engaged by four Japanese battleships, including the Yamato, six heavy cruisers, two light cruisers and 11 destroyers.