An expedition has successfully discovered wreckage from the USS Lexington, an early aircraft carrier that was sunk off the coast of Australia during World War II.
The expedition was led using the R/V Petrel, a research ship owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The world's only privately-owned vessel in the world equipped to explore 6,000-meter depths, the Petrel had been exploring the Coral Sea hoping to find the legendary ship.
“To pay tribute to the USS Lexington and the brave men that served on her is an honor,” said Paul Allen in a press statement. “As Americans, all of us owe a debt of gratitude to everyone who served and who continue to serve our country for their courage, persistence and sacrifice.”
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