News USS Hornet found near Solomon Islands - Page 4

Frazod · 02-12-2019, 03:53 PM

Very cool.

https://worldwarwings.com/breaking-f...BTH4ED3qXnzrzE

Breaking | First Pictures Of USS Hornet Surface After Ship Is Finally Found

On February 6th, 2019, the wreckage of USS Hornet, which sank 77 years ago, was finally found. R/V Petrel, a research vessel owned by the estate of Paul Allen (which is also responsible for finding various other historical wrecks), located the ship off the Soloman Islands 17,000 feet below the surface.

The finding of this ship is significant because the ship itself made a difference in World War II. USS Hornet (CV-8) was launched in 1940 as a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier and was sent off to fight in the Pacific Theater.

She fought nobly during the war taking major roles in both the Battle of Midway and the launch of the Doolittle Raid but was eventually struck on January 13th, 1943. During heavy fighting, Hornet was targeted by Japanese dive bombers, many of which scored major hits on both the hull and the bridge.

She eventually succumbed to her damage, sinking into the Pacific and taking 140 of the crew with her. The remaining survivors were picked up by surrounding ships.

**Donger** · 02-13-2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

I literally checked the thread first for you posting those two facts, because of course you would. When I saw that you hadn't, I posted them myself.

And then come back later to find that you had posted those two facts.

You win THIS round of the history geek fight, brother!

InChiefsHeaven · 02-13-2019, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Or know where to find the video feed?

It'd be neato if they could find an actual sailor from the vessel to tell his story...I'd pay 40.00 for that...

patteeu · 02-13-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

I literally checked the thread first for you posting those two facts, because of course you would. When I saw that you hadn't, I posted them myself.

And then come back later to find that you had posted those two facts.

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Originally Posted by Donger

You win THIS round of the history geek fight, brother!

Uh, guys... those two facts were in the 3rd paragraph of the OP. You both lose.

**Donger** · 02-13-2019, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Uh, guys... those two facts were in the 3rd paragraph of the OP. You both lose.

But, we didn't HAVE to read the OP to have that knowledge! So, we win!

stevieray · 02-13-2019, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Uh, guys... those two facts were in the 3rd paragraph of the OP.

shhh.....the tut-tutting is funny.

DJ's left nut · 02-13-2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

It clearly states 140 souls were lost. If your takeaway was 2000, you have a reading comprehension issue.

The irony of you chastising me for reading comprehension issues when I spoke directly to a video ought not be lost on you...

tooge · 02-13-2019, 09:34 AM

wow. super cool. Imagine seeing the gun station you were at 77 years ago when the attack was happening. Unreal

**RollChiefsRoll** · 02-13-2019, 10:04 AM

I'd love to dive this sucker. 17,000 feet under is gonna be a little tough though.

**Rain Man** · 02-13-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RollChiefsRoll

I'd love to dive this sucker. 17,000 feet under is gonna be a little tough though.

That's a really long snorkel.

siberian khatru · 02-13-2019, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

That's a really long snorkel.

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Yehoodi · 02-15-2019, 08:10 AM

It is amazing when one thinks about what that generation had to go through in firing the war. Am a big WW2 buff myself.

The Hornet played a key role in WW2, especially with the Doolittle Raid, which had a big mental impact on the Japanese. Even though very little damage, the mere thought of the home islands being attacked effected the high command and was partly responsible in them wanting to take Midway so soon.

I remember the movie on the Doolittle Raid with Spencer Tracy giving the night before speech and there is a dead Hornet's nest in the back corner of the room.

02-12-2019, 03:53 PM
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-566615	USS Hornet found near Solomon Islands Very cool. https://worldwarwings.com/breaking-f...BTH4ED3qXnzrzE Breaking \| First Pictures Of USS Hornet Surface After Ship Is Finally Found On February 6th, 2019, the wreckage of USS Hornet, which sank 77 years ago, was finally found. R/V Petrel, a research vessel owned by the estate of Paul Allen (which is also responsible for finding various other historical wrecks), located the ship off the Soloman Islands 17,000 feet below the surface. The finding of this ship is significant because the ship itself made a difference in World War II. USS Hornet (CV-8) was launched in 1940 as a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier and was sent off to fight in the Pacific Theater. She fought nobly during the war taking major roles in both the Battle of Midway and the launch of the Doolittle Raid but was eventually struck on January 13th, 1943. During heavy fighting, Hornet was targeted by Japanese dive bombers, many of which scored major hits on both the hull and the bridge. She eventually succumbed to her damage, sinking into the Pacific and taking 140 of the crew with her. The remaining survivors were picked up by surrounding ships.
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tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $794112	wow. super cool. Imagine seeing the gun station you were at 77 years ago when the attack was happening. Unreal
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RollChiefsRoll I don’t care for Auburn Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Casino cash: $1790190	I'd love to dive this sucker. 17,000 feet under is gonna be a little tough though.
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Yehoodi Starter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Massachusetts Casino cash: $10000400	It is amazing when one thinks about what that generation had to go through in firing the war. Am a big WW2 buff myself. The Hornet played a key role in WW2, especially with the Doolittle Raid, which had a big mental impact on the Japanese. Even though very little damage, the mere thought of the home islands being attacked effected the high command and was partly responsible in them wanting to take Midway so soon. I remember the movie on the Doolittle Raid with Spencer Tracy giving the night before speech and there is a dead Hornet's nest in the back corner of the room.
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