Posted on Jun 27, 2022
Explorers Find WWII Navy Destroyer, Deepest Wreck Discovered
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A U.S. Navy destroyer that engaged a superior Japanese fleet in the largest sea battle of World War II in the Philippines has become the deepest wreck to be discovered, according to explorers.
The USS Samuel B. Roberts, popularly known as the “Sammy B," was identified on Wednesday broken into two pieces on a slope at a depth of 22,916 feet.
The USS Samuel B. Roberts, popularly known as the “Sammy B," was identified on Wednesday broken into two pieces on a slope at a depth of 22,916 feet.
Explorers Find WWII Navy Destroyer, Deepest Wreck Discovered
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The Samuel B Roberts and a couple other destroyers charge the battleships and heavy Cruisers. Luckily, the Cruisers couldn't aim their weapons blowing up when they got close.
I have this Enterprise 360 DVD set but it's good to know it's available online for viewing.
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SPC Jon O. MSgt Dale Johnson PO1 William "Chip" Nagel MCPO Roger Collins LT Brad McInnis
The Samuel B Roberts and a couple other destroyers charge the battleships and heavy Cruisers. Luckily, the Cruisers couldn't aim their weapons blowing up when they got close.
I have this Enterprise 360 DVD set but it's good to know it's available online for viewing.
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth SPC Jon O. MSgt Dale Johnson PO1 William "Chip" Nagel MCPO Roger Collins LT Brad McInnis
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LTC Stephen Conway
Correction, they couldn't aim low enough to shoot at the Destroyers when they got to close. Their guns could aim up but they couldn't depress below a certain degree down.
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