Here you can download the uss lexington cv 16 world war ii cruise book 194346 as a high resolution. The uss lexington cv2 was found 3km 2 miles underwater in the coral sea, about 800km off australias east coast. In may 1942, uss lexington cv2, which had been built in the. Wreck of ww ii aircraft carrier uss lexington found cbc news. Wreckage of aircraft carrier, uss lexington, sunk in wwii. The wreck of the uss lexington, an ongoing analysis.
Mar 20, 2018 wreckage from the sunken wwii military ship uss juneau was discovered on march 17, 2018 off the coast of the solomon islands by philanthropist and microsoft cofounder paul allens expedition. The wreck of lexington was located in march 2018 by an expedition led by paul. Allen shows wreckage from the uss lexington, a us aircraft carrier which sank during world war ii, that has been found in the. Wreckage of world war ii ship found 76 years later. The discovery of the wreck of the lexington, as well as her aircraft, has. Uss lexington aircraft carrier from wwii found in deep sea. Allen shows wreckage from the uss lexington, a us aircraft carrier which sank during world war ii, that has been found in. Lexington was the fourth us navy ship named after the 1775 battle of lexington, the first battle of the revolutionary war. Wreckage of famed world war ii uss lexington aircraft carrier.
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 wreckage discovery celebrated at national. The photos below are from lexingtons far eastern cruise book 1959 and show the extend of damage aboard the carrier. The wreckage of the uss lexington is found nearly 500 miles out of the eastern coast of australia. 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. Allen expedition discovers the sunken uss lexington. Uss lexington discovered by billionaire paul allens crew 76. Wreck of aircraft carrier uss lexington located in coral sea after 76 years march 05, 2018. 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.
More than 70 years after the heavy cruiser was sunk with the greatest loss of life in u. We found the wwii aircraft carrier and her planes more. The uss lexington, cv16, is a world war iivintage essex class aircraft carrier. Uss lexington aircraft carrier from wwii found in deep sea wreck. Mar 05, 2018 this handout photograph photo obtained march 5, 2018 courtesy of paul g. The photos below are from lexingtons far eastern cruise book 1959 and show. 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. 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. Indianapolis found after 72 years a search led by billionaire paul allen locates the cruiser at the bottom of the philippine sea. A ships bell is visible amid the wreckage of the uss indianapolis. We found the wwii aircraft carrier and her planes more than 3,000 meters nearly 2 miles. Uss lexington cv2, nicknamed lady lex, was an early aircraft carrier built for the united.
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. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. The wreck of a us aircraft carrier that was sunk during world war two has been found off the coast of. 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. 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 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. Wreckage from the uss lexington cv2 located in the. 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. Microsoft cofounder finds the wwii ship that saved. Wreckage of uss lexington located in coral sea youtube. The lexington was found 3,000 meters about two miles below the surface, resting. Commissioned in 1943, she served the united states longer and set more records than any other essex class carrier in. Described as a magical evening of nostalgia, this fundraising event has. Sunk on may 8, 1942, the aircraft carrier uss lexington cv2 spent more than 75 years on.
The japanese attempt to attack port moresby in new guinea had been turned back. The wreck of a us aircraft carrier that was sunk during world war two has been found off the coast of australia. Wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered by the expedition crew of research vessel rv petrel on march 4. A quick look at a book written by a friend shows the flight roster for vt2. Wreckage found of wwii aircraft carrier uss lexington the. In his book queen of the flat tops, author stanley johnston. Rv petrel wreckage of uss lexington located in coral sea. An eyewitness to the last of the uss lexington the national wwii. Mar 07, 2018 wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered by an expedition crew aboard paul allens rv petrel on march 4. Wreck of aircraft carrier uss lexington located in coral sea after 76 years. Uss lexington wreckage discovery celebrated at national naval.
The hull seems to have broken into three major pieces, of which the stern seems to be upright. Rv petrel found the wwii aircraft carrier and planes more than 3,000 meters nearly 2 miles below the coral sea near australia. Uss lexington discovered by billionaire paul allens crew. The uss lexington was lost after a four day battle on the 8th of may 1942 in the battle of the coral sea. Allens philanthropic company vulcan found the wreck.
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Mar 05, 2018 uss lexington wreck found by billionaire paul allens crew. The crew of the research vessel petrel found lady lex on a depth of 10. The flight deck of the uss lexington smelled of jet fuel monday. Lexington found 76 years after it was scuttled in battle the ship was sunk by an american destroyer so it couldnt be captured in. 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. Described as a magical evening of nostalgia, this fundraising event has been a complete sellout for the last twentysix years. 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. Found 3,000 meters below sea level and 500 miles off the eastern coast of. Prnewswire wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered on march 4, 2018, by the expedition crew of research vessel rv petrel.
Wreckage of famed world war ii uss lexington aircraft. The rv petrels page on facebook posted this mosaic of sonar images of the wreck of lexington. Uss lexington world war ii aircraft carrier sunk by. After four days, the cruiser sank on may 8, 1942, after being bombarded by multiple. Lost world war ii aircraft carrier found 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 surprise attack with a force of aircraft carriers and battleships. Lexington, one of the united states first aircraft carriers, which was scuttled on may 8. Wreckage from the uss lexington cv2 located in the coral. Wreckage found of wwii aircraft carrier uss lexington. Weve located the uss lexington after she sank 76 years ago. Uss lexingt on cv2, nicknamed lady lex, was an early aircraft carrier built for th e united states na vy. Uss lexington wreckage discovered the centennial campaign. 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. 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.
She was lost in the battle of the coral sea in may of 1942 near australia. Mar 06, 2018 this handout photograph obtained march 5, 2018 courtesy of paul g. The uss lexington was lost during the battle of the coral sea against japan in may 1942. The lexington was found 3,000 meters about two miles below the surface, resting on. 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. 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. Wreckage found of wwii aircraft carrier uss lexington youtube. Mar 06, 2018 the uss lexington helped block a japanese advance in the pacific theater during the battle of the coral sea. This is a fine book that military history readers will enjoy. Touch the wall, and soot rubbed off on your fingers. Wreckage from the uss lexington located in the coral sea14. Uss lexington, which was lost in world war ii battle of coral sea 76 years ago was discovered by microsoft cofounder and seattle.
Searchers have found the wreckage of the uss lexington, the aircraft carrier. The ship was laid down as cabot on 15 july 1941 by fore river shipyard in quincy, massachusetts. Wreckage from the uss lexington, an aircraft carrier sank during the second world war, has been found by search team led by the billionaire. Wreckage from the uss lexington cv 2 located in the coral sea 76 years after the aircraft carrier was sunk during world war ii. Wreckage of second world war aircraft carrier uss lexington. Many thanks for the memories your excellent book provided me. 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. The wreckage of the aircraft carrier uss lexington, which was sunk by the japanese in a crucial second world war sea battle, has been discovered by an expedition funded by microsoft cofounder. 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. Uss lexington hits a wharf three times in docking in new orleans.
Overhead, the tip of a red wing dangled from a fuel tank. Mar 05, 2018 wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered on march 4, 2018 by the expedition crew of paul g. Wreckage found of world war two aircraft carrier uss. Wreck of aircraft carrier uss lexington located in coral sea after.
Anderson, usmc, marine detachment, uss lexington, may, 1942survivor of. 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. Mar 06, 2018 uss lexington wreckage discovery celebrated at national naval aviation museum melissa nelson gabriel, pensacola news journal published 5. Wreck of second world war aircraft carrier found in.
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. Paul allen and his team have made discovered the wreckage of the uss lexington, the first us carrier sunk in enemy action. 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. 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. To pay tribute to the uss lexington and the brave men that served.
Uss lexington world war ii aircraft carrier sunk by japanese. Uss lexington cv 16 world war ii cruise book 194346. The aircraft carrier, lady lex was found more than 3,000. 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. Lexington was designed to carry 78 aircraft, including 36 bombers, but these numbers increased once the navy adopted the practice of tying up. The wreckage of uss lexington was discovered by the search team rv petrel led by microsoft cofounder paul allen.
Wreckage from the uss lexington was discovered by an expedition crew aboard paul allens rv petrel on march 4. The uss lexington, an aircraft carrier that sank during the battle of the coral. Wreckage of wwii aircraft carrier uss lexington found off. Previously believed to be lost forever, an expedition led by microsoft cofounder paul allen finally located the wreckage of the uss lexington. May 01, 2015 the lexington went down, but went down hard. Wreck of the uss juneau, famous for the deaths of the 5.
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