Photos Of Uss Indianapolis On Ocean Floor

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Photos of uss indianapolis on ocean floor.

The indianapolis was found 5 500 meters below the surface resting on the floor of the north pacific ocean. The wreckage is well preserved in three pieces on the ocean floor. A spare parts box from the uss indianapolis is spotted on the floor of the pacific ocean under more than 16 000 feet of water. Allen shows a spare parts box from the uss indianapolis on the floor of the north pacific ocean credit.

The indianapolis played a pivotal role in winning world war ii before it dropped. Indianapolis officially joined the fleet on oct. In august 2017 the wreckage of the indianapolis was discovered by microsoft co founder paul allen in the philippine sea lying at approximately 18 000 feet deep. A spare parts box from the uss indianapolis is spotted on the floor of the pacific ocean under more than 16 000 feet of water.

Photo courtesy of paul g. To be able to honor the brave men of the uss indianapolis and their families through the discovery of a ship that played such a significant role during world war ii is truly humbling mr. Homeported in mayport fla as the navy s 19th littoral combat ship and the 9th freedom variant uss indianapolis was designed for operation in near shore environments yet capable of open ocean operation to defeat asymmetric anti access. Photo courtesy of paul g.

This undated image from a remotely operated underwater vehicle courtesy of paul g.