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Discovery of Four Major WWII Shipwrecks and 243 Sailors in One Month Redefines Underwater Exploration

Ocean News & Technology·@Oceannews·2 months ago
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The Lost 52 Project, founded by Tim Taylor, has long been recognized for its dedication to uncovering and documenting the final resting places of lost submarines, submariners and ships from World War II. In achieving four major discoveries in just one month, Mr. Taylor and his team have elevated their legacy as pioneers in maritime exploration archaeology, honoring the memory of hundreds of servicemen and preserving vital chapters of naval history. This recent expedition located the US Navy Sumner-class destroyers USS *Drexler* (DD-741) and USS *William D Porter* (DD-579), the Japanese merchant ship *Konzan Maru*, and the famed Gato-class submarine USS *Bonefish* (SS-223). #### USS *Bonefish* (SS-223): Honoring Heroes The discovery of USS *Bonefish* (SS-223) and her courageous crew is a poignant highlight of this expedition. The *Bonefish*, under Commander Lawrence L.…

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