USS Johnston DD-557 wreck found.

[KJakker]

Just heard the news and thought I would share.

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/01/video-famed-wwii-destroyer-uss-johnston-discovered-4-miles-down

https://www.navytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/04/02/wreck-of-uss-johnston-discovered-77-years-after-its-sinking-at-the-battle-of-leyte-gulf/

 

[+Erik]

Sad but glad DD557 has been positively identified. Last I read a year+ ago they thought they found DD557 but weren't sure. I'm glad they are respecting the final resting place of her crew. 

[KJakker]

 

[+Wrench]

thank you posting!

now, all we need is someone to do "Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors"