The explorers located the front 2.3 of the USS Johnston in 6,456 meters. Three of the crew were on the two dives. That front was upright and intact. They gave their respects to the crew members entombed in the wreck."
Only 141 of the ship's crew survived according to U.S. Navy records.
The Caladan Oceanic company backed the expedition found the bow, bridge and mid-section in tact and with the #557 still visible. It was the number that definitely revealed the name of the ship
Two full 5-imch gun turrets, twin torpedo racks and multiple gun mounts remain in place.
The ship still bore damage from the battle that sank it.
Team navigator and historian Parks Stephenson said the Johnston had taken fire " from the largest warship ever constructed, the Imperial Japanese battleship Yamato."
Sonar data, imagery and field notes will be turned over to the U.S. Navy.
--GreGen
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