Uss lexington aircraft carrier from wwii found in deep sea. Lying on the floor of the coral sea some 500 miles 800 kilometers off the eastern coast of australia, the wreckage from the uss lexington, a u. Wreckage from the uss lexington, an aircraft carrier sank during the second world war, has been found by search team led by the billionaire. The japanese attempt to attack port moresby in new guinea had been turned back. Corpus christi the uss lexington museums 27th annual stage door canteen is coming up on friday, february 14th from 711 p. Allen expedition discovers the sunken uss lexington. Wreckage of famed world war ii uss lexington aircraft. Wreckage found of wwii aircraft carrier uss lexington the.
Wreckage from the uss lexington, a us aircraft carrier which sank during world war ii, has been found in the coral sea, a search team led by microsoft cofounder paul allen announced. Rv petrel found the wwii aircraft carrier and planes more than 3,000 meters nearly 2 miles below the coral sea near australia we remember. Wreckage found of world war two aircraft carrier uss. More than 70 years after the heavy cruiser was sunk with the greatest loss of life in u.
Uss lexington cv 16 world war ii cruise book 194346. Touch the wall, and soot rubbed off on your fingers. A quick look at a book written by a friend shows the flight roster for vt2. Indianapolis found after 72 years a search led by billionaire paul allen locates the cruiser at the bottom of the philippine sea. Wreckage from the uss lexington cv2 located in the.
Many thanks for the memories your excellent book provided me. Uss lexington hits a wharf three times in docking in new orleans. Mar 09, 2018 sunk on may 8, 1942, the aircraft carrier uss lexington cv2 spent more than 75 years on the sea floor under the waters of the pacific. Mar 06, 2018 the wreckage of the uss lexington was found by the teams research vessel, the rv petrel, about 3,000m two miles below the surface and more than 500 miles 800km off the eastern coast of.
The uss lexington, an aircraft carrier that sank during the battle of the coral. Uss lexington and uss kawishiwi ao 146 collide during an underway replenishment. Wreck of ww ii aircraft carrier uss lexington found cbc news. Uss lexington wreckage discovered the centennial campaign. Mar 06, 2018 this handout photograph obtained march 5, 2018 courtesy of paul g. The wreckage of uss lexington was discovered by the search team rv petrel led by microsoft cofounder paul allen. Anderson, usmc, marine detachment, uss lexington, may, 1942survivor of. Wreckage of aircraft carrier, uss lexington, sunk in wwii. The wreckage of the uss lexington is found nearly 500 miles out of the eastern coast of australia. Wreckage from the uss lexington cv2 located in the coral. Described as a magical evening of nostalgia, this fundraising event has been a complete sellout for the last twentysix years.
Here you can download the uss lexington cv 16 world war ii cruise book 194346 as a high resolution. The aircraft carrier, lady lex was found more than 3,000. Rv petrel found the wwii aircraft carrier and planes more than 3,000 meters nearly 2 miles below the coral sea near australia. In may 1942, uss lexington cv2, which had been built in the. Lexington was the fourth us navy ship named after the 1775 battle of lexington, the first battle of the revolutionary war. Originally designed as a battlecruiser, she was converted into one of the navys first aircraft carriers during construction to comply with the terms of the washington naval. Uss lexington world war ii aircraft carrier sunk by japanese. The discovery of the wreck of the lexington, as well as her aircraft, has. Wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered on march 4, 2018, by the expedition crew of research vessel rv petrel, which is owned by microsoft cofounder and philanthropist paul g. The flight deck of the uss lexington smelled of jet fuel monday. The lexington was found 3,000 meters about two miles below the surface, resting on the floor of the coral sea more than 500 miles off the eastern coast of australia. Rv petrel wreckage of uss lexington located in coral sea. A ships bell is visible amid the wreckage of the uss indianapolis. In his book queen of the flat tops, author stanley johnston.
Microsoft cofounder finds the wwii ship that saved. The uss lexington was lost during the battle of the coral sea against japan in may 1942. The crew of the research vessel petrel found lady lex on a depth of 10. The photos below are from lexingtons far eastern cruise book 1959 and show the extend of damage aboard the carrier. Wreckage from the uss lexington cv2 located in the coral sea 76 years after the aircraft carrier was sunk damage in the port forward 127 mm gun gallery aboard the u. Wreckage found of wwii aircraft carrier uss lexington youtube. Wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered by an expedition crew aboard paul allens rv petrel on march 4. Mar 05, 2018 this handout photograph photo obtained march 5, 2018 courtesy of paul g. The wreckage was found sunday by the teams research vessel, the rv petrel, some 3,000 meters two miles below the surface more than 500 miles 800. Sunk on may 8, 1942, the aircraft carrier uss lexington cv2 spent more than 75 years on. The photos below are from lexingtons far eastern cruise book 1959 and show. Wreck of aircraft carrier uss lexington located in coral sea after 76 years march 05, 2018.
The wreck of lexington was located in march 2018 by an expedition led by paul. Uss lexington discovered by billionaire paul allens crew. Allens philanthropic company vulcan found the wreck. Wreck of aircraft carrier uss lexington located in coral sea after 76 years. Uss hornet cv 8 map in may 1942, the united states naval intelligence in pearl harbor intercepted a message from the japanese military, underlining a plan to deal a fatal blow to the us navy in another. Uss lexington wreckage discovery celebrated at national.
Those of us interested in military history, and most particularly the naval battles of wwii, watched in awe on monday when images of the sunken aircraft carrier uss lexington cv 2 and a number her aircraft. About 500 miles off the coast of eastern australia and two miles down they located the wreck of the u. The ship was laid down as cabot on 15 july 1941 by fore river shipyard in quincy, massachusetts. Wreckage of the uss lexington found visit pearl harbor. Mar 06, 2018 a team led by billionaire microsoft cofounder paul allen says it has found the wreck of the uss lexington, an aircraft carrier that was sunk in world war ii with the loss of more than 200 sailors. We found the wwii aircraft carrier and her planes more. Commissioned in 1943, she served the united states longer and set more records than any other essex class carrier in.
The rv petrels page on facebook posted this mosaic of sonar images of the wreck of lexington. She was originally authorized in 1916 as a lexington class battlecruiser, but construction was delayed so that higherpriority antisubmarine vessels and merchant ships, needed to ensure the safe passage of personnel and materiel to europe during germanys uboat campaign. Described as a magical evening of nostalgia, this fundraising event has. Uss lexington discovered by billionaire paul allens crew 76. We remember her brave crew who helped secure first strategic american victory in the pacific theater. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss lexington aircraft carrier museumcorpus christitx. The uss lexington was lost after a four day battle on the 8th of may 1942 in the battle of the coral sea. A team of wreckhunters led by the billionaire microsoft cofounder paul allen has found the wreckage of the uss lexington, a world war ii aircraft carrier that was sunk hundreds of miles off the. Mar 05, 2018 wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered on march 4, 2018 by the expedition crew of paul g. This is a fine book that military history readers will enjoy. Overhead, the tip of a red wing dangled from a fuel tank. In may 1942, uss lexington cv2, which had been built in the same shipyard two decades earlier, was sunk at the battle of the coral sea.
Uss lexington aircraft carrier from wwii found in deep sea wreck. Commissioned in 1943, she served the united states longer and set more records than any other essex class carrier in the history of naval aviation. Wreckage found of wwii aircraft carrier uss lexington. Lexington, one of the united states first aircraft carriers, which was scuttled on may 8. Lexington found 76 years after it was scuttled in battle the ship was sunk by an american destroyer so it couldnt be captured in. The uss lexington, cv16, is a world war iivintage essex class aircraft carrier. Mar 05, 2018 uss lexington wreck found by billionaire paul allens crew. After four days, the cruiser sank on may 8, 1942, after being bombarded by multiple. Weve located the uss lexington after she sank 76 years ago. Lost world war ii aircraft carrier found after 76 years. Mar 05, 2018 wreckage from the uss lexington, a us aircraft carrier which sank during world war ii, has been found in the coral sea, a search team led by microsoft cofounder paul allen announces. Found 3,000 meters below sea level and 500 miles off the eastern coast of.
Uss lexington, which was lost in world war ii battle of coral sea 76 years ago was discovered by microsoft cofounder and seattle. Mar 07, 2018 wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered by an expedition crew aboard paul allens rv petrel on march 4. The lexington was found 3,000 meters about two miles below the surface, resting. Lying on the floor of the coral sea some 500 miles 800 kilometers off the east coast of australia, the wreckage from the uss lexington, a u. The lexington was found 3,000 meters about two miles below the surface, resting on. Wreck of the uss juneau, famous for the deaths of the 5. Seattle, wa, march 5, 2018 wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered on march 4, 2018, by the expedition crew of research vessel rv petrel, which is owned by microsoft cofounder and philanthropist paul g.
Wreckage of world war ii ship found 76 years later. The uss lexington cv2 was found 3km 2 miles underwater in the coral sea, about 800km off australias east coast. We found the wwii aircraft carrier and her planes more than 3,000 meters nearly 2 miles. An eyewitness to the last of the uss lexington the national wwii. Uss lexington wreckage discovery celebrated at national naval. The wreck of a us aircraft carrier that was sunk during world war two has been found off the coast of australia. She was lost in the battle of the coral sea in may of 1942 near australia.
Uss lexington world war ii aircraft carrier sunk by. Wreckage of famed world war ii uss lexington aircraft carrier. Wreck of second world war aircraft carrier found in. Wreckage of wwii aircraft carrier uss lexington found off. Wreck of aircraft carrier uss lexington located in coral sea after. The wreck of a us aircraft carrier that was sunk during world war two has been found off the coast of. Searchers have found the wreckage of the uss lexington, the aircraft carrier. Wreckage from the uss lexington cv 2 located in the coral sea 76 years after the aircraft carrier was sunk during world war ii. Paul allen and his team have made discovered the wreckage of the uss lexington, the first us carrier sunk in enemy action. The wreck of the uss lexington, an ongoing analysis. Uss hornet cv 8 map in may 1942, the united states naval intelligence in pearl harbor intercepted a message from the japanese military, underlining a plan to deal a fatal blow to the us navy in another surprise attack with a force of aircraft carriers and battleships.
Allen shows wreckage from the uss lexington, a us aircraft carrier which sank during world war ii, that has been found in. Allen shows wreckage from the uss lexington, a us aircraft carrier which sank during world war ii, that has been found in the. Wreckage from the uss lexington, a us aircraft carrier which sank during world war ii, has been found in the coral sea, a search team led by microsoft cofounder paul allen announced monday. Wreckage of second world war aircraft carrier uss lexington. Uss lexington wreckage discovery celebrated at national naval aviation museum national naval aviation museum celebrates the discovery of the wreckage of the uss lexington off the coast of. The lexington was found 3,000 meters about two miles below the surface, resting on the floor of the coral sea more than 500 miles off the. Mar 06, 2018 wreckage from the uss lexington, a us aircraft carrier which sank during world war ii, has been discovered in the coral sea, a search team led by microsoft cofounder paul allen announced monday. Previously believed to be lost forever, an expedition led by microsoft cofounder paul allen finally located the wreckage of the uss lexington.
Mar 06, 2018 uss lexington wreckage discovery celebrated at national naval aviation museum melissa nelson gabriel, pensacola news journal published 5. May 01, 2015 the lexington went down, but went down hard. Wreckage from the uss lexington located in the coral sea14. To pay tribute to the uss lexington and the brave men that served. The sacrifice of the uss lexington and many of her crew is well attested in this book as men desperately tried to save their fellow crewmen and their ship. Wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered by the expedition crew of research vessel rv petrel on march 4. Mar 06, 2018 the uss lexington helped block a japanese advance in the pacific theater during the battle of the coral sea.
Uss lexingt on cv2, nicknamed lady lex, was an early aircraft carrier built for th e united states na vy. Wreckage of uss lexington located in coral sea youtube. Uss lexington cv2, nicknamed lady lex, was an early aircraft carrier built for the united. Lexington was designed to carry 78 aircraft, including 36 bombers, but these numbers increased once the navy adopted the practice of tying up. Mar 07, 2018 smart news keeping you current wreck of aircraft carrier u. Prnewswire wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered on march 4, 2018, by the expedition crew of research vessel rv petrel.
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