More than 4,000 Japanese soldiers perished when Chuuk Lagoon, known as "Truk" at the time, was bombarded by US forces at the tail-end of World War II. More than 60 vessels were sunk, along with ...

National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Bob Ballard revisits the Iron Bottom Sound—rediscovering vessels, and making new finds.

The USS Preston was one of hundreds of ships sunk during the Solomon Islands campaign of World War II. Despite losing its bow, the USS New Orleans still made it to port for repairs. Credit: Ocean ...

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A new ocean expedition in the South Pacific has revealed striking new images of more than a dozen ships sunk during key World War II battles. Researchers on the Ocean Exploration Trust vessel Nautilus ...

After 80 years at the bottom of a remote Pacific lagoon, a sunken Japanese warship has begun to spill its toxic cargo into ...

Explore the underwater remains of the Tabarka, a World War II shipwreck, offering a glimpse into maritime history and naval heritage.

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The U.S.S. Edsall’s 2023 discovery at the bottom of the Indian Ocean is reviving the tale of the ship the Japanese forces ...

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The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) will embark on a two-week archaeological exploration of the San Bernardino ...