E/V Nautilus Reveals USS Yorktown for First Time in 25 Years | Nautilus Live

Ocean Exploration Trust’s survey of USS Yorktown during our Ala ʻAumoana Kai Uli expedition was the first time the world could witness this Battle of Midway wreck in real-time. The site was discovered 25 years ago, located during a joint U.S. Navy and National Geographic Society expedition led by Dr. Robert Ballard, president and founder of Ocean Exploration Trust. All dives in the Battle of Midway battlefield were launched and closed with protocol ceremonies to honor this place and all who lost their lives in ways that reflected their significance to Kānaka ʻOiwi (Native Hawaiian), Japanese, and U.S. military families and communities.
This historic, noninvasive, visual survey dive was conducted during a 27-day NOAA-funded mission to explore never-before-seen deep-water habitats to collect baseline data needed to support management in the most remote and northwestern section of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM). PMNM is a UNESCO World Heritage site distinguished for both its cultural and natural significance, the only site with this special distinction in the U.S. It is currently being considered for national marine sanctuary designation to safeguard further its diverse natural, cultural, and maritime heritage resources for generations to come.
The Battle of Midway surveys were made possible by the expertise, support, and collaboration of many partners, including Ocean Exploration Trust, NOAA Ocean Exploration, NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, SEARCH, Inc., U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, International Midway Memorial Foundation, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the State of Hawaiʻi, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, University of Maryland, University of Rhode Island, University of Hawaiʻi, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Air/Sea Heritage Foundation, and Japanese archaeological colleagues from Teikyo University, Tokai University, and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.
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[@BuShips]

What I thought was interesting is that the submersible is named Nautilus. The WW2 USS Nautilus attacked but missed the IJN carriers. The Japanese left a destroyer to depth charge the Nautilus but was unsuccessful. The destroyer was spotted by the SBDs as it was catching up to its carriers and became an arrow for the USN bombers to take them to their targets. The Nautilus was why the US air groups found and sank three of the four IJN carriers at the Battle of Midway, with the fourth carrier sunk later. I’m hoping that the folks that filmed this see my comments, as I have really loved all of their dedication and effort to record this for future generations. I’m 65 now and while I’ve never been in the service, I grew up reading a lot of books on the Pacific war and have dreamed of doing what these folks have been doing. I have met several veterans, one from the Battle of Savo Island and one from the Battle of Kula Gulf. I also had an uncle that was on three destroyers in the Pacific in WW2. I had another uncle that was in the National Guard and fought in the caves in New Guinea. I thank all veterans for their service.

[@seantbr2019]

Right I thought the same thing !!!! that's so cool !!!

[@BuShips]

It was very fortunate that the USS Nautilus was where it was. Several more fortunate things to happen before the battle was how the Battle of the Coral Sea, even though it was a tactical victory for Japan, caused the Shokaku and Zuikaku to miss The Battle of Midway. The IJN had also thought that the Yorktown was sunk along with the Lexington. In addition, the Tokyo Raid by Doolittle’s B-25s changed the mind of the Japanese General Staff to authorize the taking of Midway. Yet another fortunate thing was cracking the IJN code and then proving that Midway was the target by having the base say that their water condenser had broken. This proved that the “AF” in the Japanese transmissions was in fact Midway. All of these separate events combined to set up the USN’s victory and thereby alter the course of the war in the Pacific. I’ll even throw in the amazingly short 3 days it took to repair the Yorktown and support the other two carriers. If those dominoes hadn’t fallen the way they did, the war would have taken more time to win and cost more lives on both sides.

[@ryder6070]

Nautilus is the Sub from 20,000 leagues under the Sea. The original Nautilus

[@BuShips]

Yep! @@ryder6070

[@sadiqmohamed681]

The mother ship is EV Nautilus. This submersible is ROV Atalanta. On this voyage they also had ROV Hercules which was used to explore the bottom. Nautilus belongs to Dr Robert Ballards organisation so there is a direct connection to the first discovery of the wreck in 1988. It is good to be able to have this connection to events of 80+ years ago, and to remember the brave men who served on these ships.

[@Rikku744]

Thanks for posting this video. My Grandfather Alphon Davis served on the USS Yorktown CV-5 and swam to safety during its sinking. He passed in 2012 at 91 years old. I think he would have loved to see his ship again were he still here ❤

[@sharonnelson616]

My Father Carl R Maupin was also a survivor. He died in an automobile wreck in 1976. Wish I could have talked with your father.

[@Rikku744]

@@sharonnelson616 it would have been wonderful to talk to your Father, I’m sorry to hear of his passing in the accident.

[@thomasallsmiller280]

My grandfather Lauren Walter was a "plank owner" on the Yorktown. He was already out of the Navy by WW2 but he reenlisted after pearl Harbor, hoping to get back on 'his" ship. Sadly they sent him to Australia instead but he always felt a strong connection to his brother's on the cv5 and spent the rest of his life going to the yearly gatherings..

[@jonkinney1067]

My uncle, Wilbur Kinney, fought in the battle of midway. He survived. He told me many stories of the battle just before he passed away. Thank you for taking me on the journey in this video. He lost many friends and he never forgot them

[@yellowprime8491]

My late adopted Grandfather served on the USS Indianapolis but was transfered off before their infamous sinking and survivor slaughter by sharks. He was the ship's assistant pharmacist. This video is haunting beautiful.

[@carlrice6973]

That common theme from Indy stories is not that accurate. Most of the sailors succumbed to their wounds during the conditions of being in open waters for four days and five nights. The so-called slaughter did not really take place as there were groups of sailors who never saw a shark.

[@robertdonnelly3717]

My grandfather survived he never went into a body of water again fresh or salt even a swimming pool. He survived but what hell they went through 🇺🇸🙏

[@lawlgiver7134]

can only imagine, and then navy tried to place the blame on the captain.... terrible@@robertdonnelly3717

[@xkm-thebasetecchannel3823]

Well, most of the survivors were not attacked by any shark.

[@NT-cj1zj]

Sharks caused more of an annoyance than fear. There were sharks around though. When pilot Lt. Adrian Marks arrived on the scene, he saw sharks swimming among the survivors feeding on remains. They fed more on the dead than the living.

[@taneltooming6697]

Yorktown gives off vibes like "sunken, but victorious".

[@SporadicKristal]

Because it was 🥹

[@alanleblanc1763]

Damn straight

[@roanferguson8873]

Honestly? All of the US carriers lost in WW2 give that vibe. All four are incredibly well preserved. With the exception of Lexington, they look ready for their next orders, waiting to launch that last strike for eternity

[@the_darkgameryt]

Yeah

[@nogoodnameleft]

She contributed far more than worthless Hornet at Midway

[@Tigershark_3082]

Rest in peace to those lost in the attacks and eventual sinking of the Yorktown. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Thank you Nautilus, for doing this mission.

[@Triggernlfrl]

All human WWII sacrifices where already forgotten and nulled when the next war started...

[@henoch8173]

Down with American imperialism, just like the Yorktown !!!

[@chaosacsend9653]

​@@henoch8173I wonder who Yorktown was fighting? Oh right, it was IMPERIAL Japan.

[@w.rustylane5650]

From all the WW II Pacific footage I've seen about the Yorktown, she was evacuated before she went down. Only lives were lost were those in from the battle itself. My ship, the USS Coral Sea was at first built as a straight deck carrier. She was soon converted to an angle deck because of jet aircraft. The keel was laid in 1946. I served with Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 224, during a WestPac cruise in 1971. VMA(AW)-224 was disbanded in 1999 and the Coral Sea was cut up for scrap and sold to Gillette for razor blades. When I found this out I quit shaving 'cause I don't want to shave with my old ship. Cheers from eastern TN

[@larryhurley2314]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. And also MUCH respect to you from east Tennessee " Rogersville "

[@robertf3479]

It seems odd to think that of the three Yorktown class carriers, both Yorktown (CV 5) and Hornet (CV 8) are still more or less intact even though on the bottom of the ocean while Enterprise (CV 6) survived the war only to be scrapped in the late 1950s. There are still some bits and pieces of her around including portholes / deadlights installed in CVN 65 and I assume will be installed in CVN 80, her stern nameplate is on display in a park somewhere in New Jersey. Rest in Peace shipmates.

[@ph89787]

In a way, they wouldn’t die.

[@bagoquarks]

The practicalities of berthing and maintaining a seaworthy vessel impose the irony of scrapping that you describe. The USS Yorktown CV 5 is a cemetery as is. Here in Philadelphia we have the famous SS United States expensively rusting in a valuable Delaware River berth. Everybody wants it preserved but nobody can devise a business model that makes it pay for itself. Across the river the USS New Jersey BB 62 is an active museum ship - it has its own KZbin channel. Maintained by volunteers, donations, and visitor fees. Boats are money pits, even the most famous ones.

[@wilsonj4705]

Both the Yorktown and Hornet soaked up several torpedoes and that helped to even out the pressure as they sank to the bottom resulting in fewer implosions of compartments plus they didn't suffer any magazine explosions. This is why they seem to be relatively intact compared to many other sunken ships.

[@benjaminlee4937]

Still a great crime that Enterprise wasn't preserved, especially considering how prominent and important a role she played during the Pacific War. Most decorated warship of WWII.

[@williammitchell4417]

@@benjaminlee4937 Indeed.History should remember the name... Enterprise 🙏

[@SaltLifeMike]

This question is for the crew above... What does it feel like knowing your in the middle of nowhere in the sea and you are seeing this literally under your feet. I get goosebumps thinking about it.

[@KrGsMrNKusinagi0]

ask the crew of the USS indianoplis :(

[@paulamcclure3402]

Thank you, Nautilus crew for revealing such detailed imaging of the Yorktown wreck. Your commentary of the wreck site, historical remarks, and respectful exploration of this haunting grave site is commendable. Understanding the Yorktown's remains from this decisive WWII battle is essential in learning the history and sacrifice of our service members who lived this experience. Peace and grace to all the service members and their families & friends who were affected by this tragic loss... that was not so long ago. 🇺🇸

[@AntiThotPatrol]

I love it when history and science collide together in moments like this, great job guys!

[@manveerparmar6570]

Hopefully you guys can find USS Hammann, because I remember in Robert Ballards book about midway they found a depth charge on the sea bed which they believed to be from destroyer

[@李子栗子梨子]

It is possibly at a bad shape of pieces of twisted steel… Must be nearby from the Yorktown, but this depth is still not easy as moving the dive equipment or sonar mapping would still take a lot of effort and time.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

Iirc they said that they considered going looking for it, but due to a day of poor weather it wasn’t feasible

[@patrickmccrann991]

Hammann was blown in two by the torpedo that hit her. It would be very difficult to find the two pieces.

[@nekophht]

@@patrickmccrann991 there's also the issues of depth charges and torpedoes likely detonating as the ship sank. It's possible that part of the ship survived due to breaking in half, but I'd expect at least half the wreck just being unrecognizable debris on the sea floor, unfortunately.

[@PhantomP63]

Its possible the firing pistol mechanisms on the depth charges were set to Safe since Hammann was standing by to recover a damage control team at the time. But then again there’s plenty of precedent for crews forgetting or lacking time in the heat of the moment.

[@whitneylake2107]

It was very moving. Thanks to all those who served and who still serve

[@lfsabch]

As a ww2 follower,There are no words to express how I feel about this dive! Was hoping ev nautilus would do another historic ship dive, much respect and praise to all the crew

[@one0nine]

At 16:15, in the background... yes, that IS a wing. Specifically, it appears to be the underside of the folded starboard wing of a Douglas TBD-1 Devastator. I know BuNo 0333 was still aboard the morning of 7 June and there were efforts to jettison it... but I have to wonder, is this just one of the spares from the rafters, or is this possibly 0333?!

[@Jarlerus]

Yes, thought the same - the star and center dot marking visible on it.

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Ok then you saw it too so I know I wasn’t just seeing an aircraft neutrality star marking

[@LuckyE-CV6]

totally an aircraft wing. I saw the American star, though I couldn't tell if there was the red neutrality marking at 15:28.

[@Kimtwister]

i was honored to watch this unfold but was very somber feelin my heart goes to all the lost loved ones and thank u for serving my country and thank u for your sacrificing we will not forget

[@DK-gy7ll]

I would really like to see some comparison photos from 1998 and 2023 to see how much the wreck has changed.

[@alexanderleach3365]

It's amazing to see her. She still bears the scars from the great battle. RIP Fallen sailors, officers and marines of USS Yorktown. I hope the IJN Soryu, IJN Hiryu, IJN Mikuma and USS Hanman. Still yet to be found.

[@geomodelrailroader]

Hanman and Mikuma have been found Soryu and Hiryu are still down there but we will find them.

[@alexanderleach3365]

When?😮@@geomodelrailroader

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

HAMMAN (?).

[@alexanderleach3365]

I meant Hamman@@sulevisydanmaa9981

[@r-urelentlessandunstoppable]

I know this is off-topic, but I hope they’ll find the wreckage of Californian, the ship that didn’t come to Titanic’s rescue. It was used as a ship during WWI and didn’t survive the war. It sank miles of the coast of Greece.

[@NSResponder]

My respect, admiration, and gratitude for the men of the Yorktown knows no limits. The battle of Midway, in which they fell, was the turning point in the Pacific war. Once they lost at Midway, the IJN never won another major battle.

[@bccoli]

Keep this series coming!! Being able to see how these historic pieces are doing is very fascinating, and also meaningful as a reminder of a not-so-long-ago events. I've always had dream of seeing these warships, and Nautilus team is making it a reality!

[@Sharkwhisperer57]

It's amazing to see this magnificent ship and remember the incredible sacrifices, made by so many.

[@JulesUS8386]

My Dad was Navy stationed at Hawaii. Seeing that is sad and such a fleeting moment in history that I pray is NEVER repeated. I hope the video is preserved and lasts longer that ship remains. Thank you for sharing the Yorktown video.🙏🏻

[@DarkYamiYugi]

My grandfather passed in 1995 a couple of months before I turned 3. He was like so many people commenting here a family member who was on the USS Yorktown. I would have loved to hear about his experience on the Yorktown, thank you very much for posting this video

[@KPen3750]

Its almost like if you made a special diving suit, you could just step on board like she was alive again. What is so freaky to me is that you see the photos of ships sunk or lost and you understand they were real. But then with something like Yorktown, Bismarck, Kirishima, Johnston, you can see them as if they were still alive. They are awe inspiring. Rest easy to all the sailors that never made it home

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Johnston and Samuel B Roberts the Destroyer escort who fought like a BB should be remembered for giving the last full measure. There was a story that the Roberts had a man with his legs blown off trying to load a 5 inch shell still. If nothing else the sacrifices of those ships and their crews should inspire you to never give up no matter how tough the fight is

[@th3world3at3r9]

Don't worry. York, your sisters did everything they could/did to make you proud. At the very least, though, you and Hornet were given a second chance while Enterprise was carving a path through the IJN and the Pacific. I remember seeing a show about the battle, and a photographer that was there took 17 pictures if im remembering correctly of York rolling over and sinking. As she was, he said there wasn't a dry eye in either Taskforce 16 or 17. Every man there(including the Enty and Hornet) was crying, not because York was gone, but because she did her job till the bitter end

[@geomodelrailroader]

The Japanese even manned the rail when Yorktown went down not everyone in the Pacific Fleet worshipped Tojo and Hitler as gods there were some who were civilized and honored the dead. We will find Soryu and Hiryu and the dead of the Pacific Fleet and finally rest in peace.

[@mikem5043]

It would be awesome if we could get a 3D scan of Yorktown, Akagi & Kaga. Then render it or build a diorama

[@carloschristanio4709]

3d model for resin printing

[@glynncrook9211]

When they looked into the hangar deck there appeared to be a wing of a Wildcat that had the early star/insignia that was on the underside of the wing.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

Looks like a TBD wing. F4F wings were more squared

[@J.Knox46]

What has me speechless watching this is seeing the evidence of the crew not only fighting off the dive bombers but fighting to save the ship by trying to shed weight and right the list... In a situation where you would bet the men were fighting thinking every man for himself trying to save their own lives, you see that they were fighting for the whole crews life.. crazy heroism.m

[@thomasallsmiller280]

I would give anything to have been able to watch this with my Grandfather. Lauren Walter, he was a "plank Owner" on the Yorktown. sadly he passed away in 2010. I miss him always.. thank you for this video, I felt him while I watched😊

[@svgproductions72]

I’ve always had a fascination with the Yorktown and her story. I’m in the midst of creating a mini-doc about her. This is very exciting!!

[@edwardpate6128]

I've never heard a non German submarine referred to as a U-Boat.

[@pzsoldat2516]

I noticed that as well.

[@tracywhite859]

This is not meant to take anything away from the time and efforts the crew spent on the dives, but it's very clear WWII isn't their area of expertise. But that's OK, I'm thrilled that footage of these deep sea memorials didn't die along with Paul Allen's funding.

[@Nitedawg1]

Never heard someone call a fully open door “ajar” before either.

[@CV5Yorkie]

"The Yorktown went quietly and with enormous dignity- like the great lady she was."

[@douglasstruthers8307]

Thank you, once again, for sharing this haunting seafloor footage with us.

[@pzsoldat2516]

Watch this on your television, there was absolutely a wing in the hangar!

[@oriontaylor]

Around the 15:30 and 16:00 mark. I'm seeing a wing standing vertically on its base with the USN roundel of a blue circle and white star on it.

[@pzsoldat2516]

Yup you can clearly distinguish the roundel and the entire frame of the wing, what helps although its hard to see is there’s clearly very little corrosion. However by the position of the wing I doubt the rest of the aircraft is in good condition, not that we can even see anything other than the wing, we really need to send an ROV in there to see firsthand!

[@sirboomsalot4902]

Looks like a TBD wing. There was one still in the hanger when Yorktown went down, though this could also be a spare

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

I think the history of the Battle of Midway is perhaps the most important piece of the Pacific War recounting. I encourage everyone to look at this. It shows the resolve of the US Navy and USMC aviators.

[@getoffenit7827]

Thank You for the prayer in Hawaiian Im a former Pineapple Fleet Sailor (uss robert e peary ff1073) Lived in Hawaii,Married in Hawaii first born son arrived Hawaii. Thinking of home and the sailors

[@madhatter6750]

thank you for posting 🇺🇸

[@willamcombs1106]

😢😢😢 What a proud ship. .ay her crew t hat were lost in that battle rest in peace. May all those of all Nations who fought bravely and true in this battle rest in peace.

[@jeffreymiller6847]

Yorktown is my fav ship I aqm so glad you did a new survey Ballards left a lot to be desired. Keep up the good work.

[@2st486]

the scarse flora and fauna is eerie

[@geomodelrailroader]

#RIPYorktown You fought hard Yorktown you manned the watch unto your last breath we will miss you.

[@hughmarloweverest1684]

My father served on DD-221 from 1942 until 1945. He was a radioman first class with three stripes when he walked down the gangplank the last time with his seabag.

[@davebowrin7361]

I've been to Charleston SC and have been on the Yorktown sitting in Charleston harbor. It's really interesting to see the original Yorktown.

[@bigguy1960]

If you want to read a really good book, find "Rendezvous At Midway" by Pat Frank & Joseph D. Harrington - it's the battle of Midway told entirely from the Yorktown's point of view beginning with the battle of the Coral Sea. From the sailors, the airmen, a lot of people's stories - really a fascinating read. It's like you're on the ship with them.

[@paulamcclure3402]

Thank you for the book tip. I haven't read that particular account of the Battle of Midway (from Yourktown's perspective). It would compliment Nautilus' images of her resting place by understanding detailed personal accounts leading up to the sinking. All the best to you. 🇺🇸

[@veramae4098]

Added to my reading list. I've started reading any books recommended in YT comments, haven't had a bad one yet.

[@shopdog831]

You can really see how well the paint has protected the steel. The arias ware the paint has been burned away by the fire is covered in rustical growth

[@jerrylayton6685]

The words on the hatches are either exray, zebra, or Yankee depending on which condition was set for battle stations. The hatches were all water tight when dogged down and had to be dogged shut during battle stations.

[@tracywhite859]

Some corrections for the purpose of setting the record straight and not as a criticism of the team that dove on Yorktown. @3:50 - Yorktown *did* have catapults; two on the flight deck and one athwartship on the hangar deck. There is footage of the hangar catapult eleven minutes in. @4:35 - "The dual five-inch /38 mount became the standard.." is incorrect. They were designed in to the Essex class, but only half of their 5"/38 mounts were the dual mounts. The other half were open-air single mounts similar to CV-5 Yorktown's. None of the escort or light carriers launched with the dual mount, and even the Midway class launched with only single 5" mounts.

[@FuriousMess]

What a great expedition. Thanks for posting

[@ginnrollins211]

I hope we can find the Soryu, Hiryu, Mikuma, and Hamman in the future. It feels like a journey that is halfway completed.

[@legohistorysam]

Absolute beautiful video of Yorktown. You should give this to Patriots point Charleston South Carolina with their USS Yorktown CV 10. Also at 15:31 if you pause it at this time in the video. You can clearly see roundel of an airplane. I’m not sure if Battle of midway had roundel on the aircraft. But it seriously looks like it.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

Yep, that is the correct roundel for USN aircraft in 1942. The red dot in the middle of the Star was removed not long after this to avoid confusion with the Japanese “meatball” roundel

[@MidnightMoon2267]

From what I’ve learned is that the red dot was being painted over during this time so having it appear wouldn’t be unusual.

[@DanaCrosby]

Thank you for sharing from AD1 AC/AWS USN RETIRED

[@lknanml]

So that's all sorts of awesome right there.

[@falconeaterf15]

I believe there are a bunch of wrecks from Bikini Island test that sank in shallow water. You can dive right into the hangar deck and see old aircraft in amazing condition.

[@josephhelliwell9938]

It's astounding that, the Battle Of Miday was one of the biggest, most important naval battles in history, and yet, none of the carriers ever saw their enemies, Japanese or American.

[@the_vuke]

when will still photos from this expedition be available?

[@odisepps561]

My dad served on the Yorktown both in the Coral Sea and Midway

[@alanrogers7090]

The damaged catwalks might have been made so by the Yorktown's plunge to the depths.

[@dylanogden812]

True American HEROS AND LEGENDS like so many of that era god bless all our veterans past present and future for ur service ur greatly appreciated and respected 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ScottKermes]

Look at 6:40, there appears to be an aircraft with either fuselage or wing insignia (white star/blue disc) & maybe an aircraft number in white.

[@805drift]

whats crazy after all this time, when they had surveyed the Yamato, its imperial crest is still visible after all these years

[@nealgosling4597]

Awesome video quality ,,, 👌

[@johnrusselman1364]

CV-5 USS Yorktown 141 (Kia, Battle of Midway Islands)

[@KaoretheHalfDemon]

Yorktown went in the battle with a hastily patched flight deck. Her crew and airmen fought valiantly and she helped avenge Pearl Harbor at Midway.

[@old-enough-to-remembera5466]

My Father served on the Yorktown and his interview can be seen on KZbin, "Virginians at War: The Battle of Midway" He is the guy with the white beard.

[@robertpapalia]

What a great ship Yorktown is. And I say is because she never was sunk but rested where she is.

[@jarrodprieto5841]

Was the wreckage, or any traces of the Sims-class destroyer USS Hammann anywhere? Hammann attempted to escort the injured carrier to safety, but like Yorktown, she too was lost when Japanese torpedoes from the I-168 that split her into two sections, taking 81 men to the bottom in just 4 minutes. Also, for those of you who had family members that served on Yorktown, Enterprise and/or Hornet, or any other U.S. Navy ship, please feel free to share your stories with me, because I've become an enthusiast and very interested in World War II history and archeology. And one last thing: Yorktown, Enterprise, Hornet and all other naval vessels from each country in WW2 have new leases of life, not just in World of Warships... But also in the game and series of Azur Lane.

[@geomodelrailroader]

25 years since Ballard found her and working with the Petrel and Vulcan Exploration we found Kaga and we found Akagi. Soryu should be nearby but Hiryu will be a needle in a haystack but we will find her and those ships who died at Midway in the Pacific Fleet can finally rest in peace. When the dive is complete the crew will honor our dead in Pacific Fleet tradition a lay and a bottle of sake tossed over the side to honor the men we lost.

[@veramae4098]

Set up an alarm too, if you can. Chinese scrap metal merchants are hauling up these ships to recycle the steel -- even ships in protected, memorial areas.

[@geomodelrailroader]

@@veramae4098 no they are not you comment is a lie.

[@CaptainColdyron222]

Are they going to get some footage of Akagi and Kaga as well?

[@boataxe4605]

That red lead primer was great stuff.

[@woof3598]

great find, I hope this ends up on " Drain the Oceans "

[@joshuarisker5525]

Considering this ship is 30 years younger than Titanic I'd say she's holding up pretty dang good

[@AB-mw8oz]

Pacific and Atlantic are completely different ocean environments

[@patrickhamos2987]

One of the realest warriors ever in all human history.

[@markrobertson6664]

“As the souls of the dead fill the space of my mind I'll search without sleeping 'til peace I can find I fear not the weather, I fear not the sea I remember the fallen, do they think of me? When their bones in the ocean forever will be”

[@paulamcclure3402]

What a hauntingly appropriate poem for this wreck site. Where is the poem sourced from?

[@rjhall5712]

Awesome video and story ... thanks for your efforts !

[@Glenn-em3hv]

The Yorktown was definitely a fighting lady who fought hard and always came back until that sub caught her! It's sad that she's not a museum display now but at least we can still see her and honor her and her men my shipmates!!!!

[@NigelsModellingBench]

This is amazing!! Thank you so very much!! I am surprised at her colour.. I thought she was in Measure 12 so would be much darker blue? she looks light grey. I guess 81 years has an effect on paint?

[@TEXASUSA45]

Light shines upon her once more

[@GarektHagen]

Again, thank you for keeping us in the dark!

[@countrykid-lc5yv]

Amazing video footage, I really wish the commentators had better knowledge of what they were looking at though.

[@lindaj5492]

17:50 Perhaps you could add an arrow overlay to help viewers recognise those identifying numbers & letters?

[@おだいふく-x6t]

千年後の未来の人たちはミッドウェイ海戦を遙か昔の伝説的戦いみたいに考えるんでしょうね。

[@alexanderleach3365]

It is a legendary battle and will be.

[@PanzerWeeb3305]

Watching this footage was amazing. To my knowledge, some of the pictures here are the first time these things have been seen since 1942. Would it be alright if I used some this footage for a video? I would cite you as the source of course.

[@djbuck4948]

My grandfather served in the United States Navy during world war 2. He died last year at the age of 101. I lived out of state and never really got to ask him about his service in the war. Is there a way that I could find what ships he was serving on during the war and what battles he was in? His name was Eugene Gilbert Buckholtz. I know her served in the Pacific war. He lost his hearing as a 24 year old man from percussions of bombs exploding. And my dad believes that he was on a ship that was attacked and another navy ship rescued him from the water. I'm very interested in learning all I can about what his experiences were in the Navy. Can anyone give me any advice on how I can look up his history?

[@OregonTrailLife]

Sometimes if you google a name you run across people who have included a person in their websites, stories, manifests etc. You could contact the National Archives and get his DD-214 or a lot of genealogy websites have ship manifests and other military records, they have free trials, get what you can before they ask for money.

[@johnredburn4743]

Thank you very much

[@mikeduckwall7404]

Love watching ALL of your videos. If you can do me and all my thousands of Shipmates a favor, if you are ever close to the coordinates, 023° 53' 06.0" N, 159° 35' 05.0" W, please take a picture of our former home in the Pacific, Once Based out of San Diego, the USS Ramsey (FFG-2). This is located approximately 114 miles north the the Hawaii Island "Kauai". Thank you!

[@johnm840]

Thanks for sharing.

[@spudskie3907]

There needs to be a CVN named Yorktown!

[@walter6873]

My friend was shot down taken aboard Yorktown then it sank and he went back into the water again

[@mattfleming98]

Can someone on the crew explain why the ROV is bobbing up and down so radically? It's a much different experience than the rover used for scientific research...

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I'm not crew but I did hear someone say the bobbing is caused by the tether between the ship and ROV lifting and dropping as the ship bobs up and down?

[@MichaelSmith-pn7im]

@@NigelsModellingBench. You are correct. Ryan from Battleship New Jersey was just explaining this in his video from tonight.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

Because they are just using the mother ROV for this. The little sub unit they use for the scientific dives can’t dive this deep

[@stephenboroody3049]

My Dad was a plank owner on her. I have his blue cap with USS Yorktown on it. The old flat wool cap.

[@SammyNeedsAnAlibi]

As a retired Sailor, I thrilled she was found upright and ready to fight! HA-ZAAAAAAA!

[@johnemerson1363]

Guys, sorry but an I boat sank Yorktown, not a U boat.

[@briansmith2616]

At 15:59 it looks like an aircraft insignia roundel in the background.

[@pzsoldat2516]

I really think it is a wing.

[@briansmith2616]

@@pzsoldat2516 I've looked at a few pictures and it looks like the outer wingtip of a SBD Dauntless. In 1942 the roundel was a white star in a blue circle with a red center circle.

[@dianapippin6658]

A very interesting video. I have always been interested in the battle of Midway and the Pacific in general. I have read books about the battle and I watched Bob Ballard's video on the Yorktown. I think the moment of silence was appropriate but a kindly note there were no Soldiers on the Yorktown there were Sailors and Marines and there were no women on board any ships at that time except hospital ships.

[@stevevernon1978]

and there were no hospital ships nearer than Pearl Harbor.

[@LP64000]

Apologies if this has been asked before just merely curious; what's with the bobbing of the footage? Never seen this before as someone who's been fascinated by wrecks since Dr Bob in the 80's.

[@stevevernon1978]

it seems to me that the camera vehicle is on a cable and is moving "up and down" because of the surface ship being on a not perfectly still sea. Other deep diving camera vehicles have been floating types, and are more stable in their motions.

[@artr8285]

I agree with the observer that there may be a wing standing on end at the rear of the compartment at 15:29. I can see a circle with a star in the center. Anybody else?

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Yep it’s definitely a TBD devastator wing

[@artr8285]

@@matthewcaughey8898 Thanks!

[@LuckyE-CV6]

@@matthewcaughey8898 I would say it's probably a TBD or a Wildcat wing. This is because they are significantly easier to remove (folding) vs the wing of a Dauntless which is fixed.

[@jppauley9969]

Narrator said she didn't have catapults. But she did. There were 2 that could launch from the hanger deck.

[@LuckyE-CV6]

those catapults were never used.

[@jonathanparker1749]

Pretty interesting video. Why does the underwater vehicle keep on bobbing up and down????

[@rainbowsixODST]

Probably a current or something. Idk.

[@SeanCox-ic3fm]

God bless you 🙏 ev Nautilus

[@matthewcaughey8898]

At 16:26 that is 100 percent an airplane wing. It looks ro resemble a TBD wing and you can clearly see the Neutrality star on it. It’s got the blue roundal with the white star and the red circle inside the star

[@stevevernon1978]

could you say where in the video frame at 16:26 you see a star and wing? I don't at ALL.

[@wolfebro8496]

​@@stevevernon1978top right on the inside. It's hard to see but it's there.