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American Military News
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- American Military News
Pics: Surprising WWII shipwreck finds revealed
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced that an underwater exploration resulted in the discovery of a vintage car in the shipwreck of the USS Yorktown, which is located in the Pacific Ocean. In a Tuesday press release, the NOAA announced the recent discoveries that were made by the NOAA Ocean Exploration and its partners during the 'Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition' of the USS Yorktown on April 19 and 20. 'This U.S. Navy aircraft carrier took part in several World War II operations before being sunk by a Japanese submarine following the Battle of Midway,' the NOAA stated in the press release. 'These non-disturbance dives were the first to explore the ship's hangar deck, revealing a number of unexpected discoveries.' According to the NOAA, the shipwreck of the USS Yorktown was initially discovered in 1998 by Dr. Robert Ballard, the U.S. Navy, and the National Geographic Society. The NOAA explained that the recent exploration expanded on previous expeditions, 'providing answers to existing questions and resulting in new mysteries for historians and scientists to puzzle out.' READ MORE: Historic shipwreck found off Northeast coast The NOAA announced that its team 'noticed a faint outline of an automobile' during the exploration dive on April 19 while 'peering into the aft hangar deck from the port side of USS Yorktown.' The NOAA's team was able to analyze the vehicle's features during the April 20 dive and 'tentatively identified the car as a 1940-41 Ford Super Deluxe 'Woody' in black.' 'With 'SHIP SERVICE ___ NAVY' written on part of its front plate, this car is hypothesized to have been used for Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, Captain Elliott Buckmaster, or other ship crew while USS Yorktown was conducting business in foreign ports,' the NOAA said. In addition to the discovery of the vintage car, divers also found a hand-pained mural located in one of the USS Yorktown's elevator shafts. The NOAA said the mural, which is labeled 'A Chart of the Cruises of the USS Yorktown,' features a world map that tracked the ship's various voyages. 'Measuring approximately 42 feet by 12 feet, its motifs showcase the pride that Yorktown's sailors had for their ship, the global scale of Yorktown's activities, and the strategic role that the ship played in defending the United States,' the NOAA said in Tuesday's press release. Pictures of the recent shipwreck discoveries were shared Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter.
Fox News
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Divers discover vintage car in WWII shipwreck
A vintage car was recently discovered during an underwater excavation of the USS Yorktown in the Pacific Ocean, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The ship was a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier that took part in several World War II operations. A Japanese submarine ultimately sunk the vessel in 1942 during the Battle of Midway. The NOAA announced the findings after completing its "Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition." "During the dive on April 19, we noticed a faint outline of an automobile while peering into the aft hangar deck from the port side of USS Yorktown," stated the press release. Researchers identified the black car as a 1940-41 Ford Super Deluxe "Woody," with the words "SHIP SERVICE ___ NAVY" written on part of its front plate. "This car is hypothesized to have been used for Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, Captain Elliott Buckmaster, or other ship crew while USS Yorktown was conducting business in foreign ports," the release added. Images show the car's rectangular rear windows, chrome detail on the fenders, a split windshield, and chrome bumper with a spare tire on the back. Divers also discovered a hand-painted mural located inside one of the ship's elevator shafts. Titled "A Chart of the Cruises of the USS Yorktown," the mural shows a world map tracking the voyages of Yorktown. The mural measures 42 feet by 12 feet, with motifs showcasing the pride the sailors had for the ship and detailing the global scale of the vessel's role in defending the US, the release shared. The shipwreck was first discovered in 1988 by the US Navy and the National Geographic Society.
