First Footage of USS Johnston - Bow

Caladan Oceanic has successfully re-located, surveyed and filmed the USS Johnston, the world's deepest known shipwreck that principally lies at a depth of 21,180ft (6,456m). Victor Vescovo (US Navy Command Ret.) piloted the submersible Limiting Factor to the wreck during two eight hour dives - the deepest wreck dives in history. This video shows the bow of the USS Johnston.

[@onesec8005]

Rest well Johnston and Crew. You did it. You won. Thank You.

[@mikecimerian6913]

Not enough oxygen for her to rust at this depth. She will remain as a testament for a long time.

[@darthfenrir4892]

Three simple numbers, yet so much awe and weight behind them.

[@andrewsair4160]

Honors to one of the bravest ships in history, who inspired her companions to similar self-sacrifice to protect hundreds of thousands of service members participating in the Leyte Gulf landings.

[@oldfrend]

one of the only times i want to say, the Medal of Honor was woefully inadequate for what Cmdr. Evans dared to do in this battle. one of the yamato's main gun turrets weighed more than his little ship.

[@donjones4719]

I love every retelling of the Battle off Samar. The best of naval traditions: hugely outnumbered and outgunned? Instantly charge straight at the enemy!

[@johnemmert9012]

Rest well Captain Evans You and your shipmates went out as warriors.

[@lorenrogers9269]

Indeed.

[@Malorn0]

The Johnston fought beyond any possible requirement of honor, turning their duty into the highest form of heroism. That can be said for several ships which fought against impossible odds, and rightfully so. But the Johnston holds the curious accolade of emerging victorious over impossibility, something which, while it does not increase it's heroism, does make the story a happier one.

[@SgtAndrewM]

drachinifel brought me here

[@Pointclearius]

Same here

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

I imagine half if not more than half of the people who are going to watch this over the coming days or going to have been brought here by drachinifel

[@raymarshall6721]

Same

[@rexwinton3677]

Same

[@eduardocharlier7560]

Same

[@rybuds47]

I love this ship. And Drach

[@Admiral_Ellis]

Everyone loves Uncle Drach!

[@jaysonlima9271]

Glad she was found hopefully her depth will protect her better than the Houston and keep the illegal salvers away, she was a very brave (and apparently angry) ship may her rest be peaceful.

[@Italiancenturion586]

definitely, she is 5 miles below in depths that only special subs can get to, also the exact position is kept classified so that its not swamped by tourists and gravd robbers like the titanic

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

@@Italiancenturion586 she is almost definitely in one of the deep sea trenches which means that there are very few submersibles that can get to such a depth there is no salvage equipment of any description that will survive being brought down that deeply. You would have to design a sub capable of going down to that depth with cutting tools capable of surviving at such a depth there is no way that would be profitable you're probably looking at couple million dollars to design a sub that can go down that deep and you're probably looking at many more millions of dollars to get tools that can survive as such a great depth. You're not getting many millions of dollars for the wreck of the Johnston. And to my knowledge no ship of any significance went down near any of the trenches so it may not be profitable at all for any reason to invest in such a vessel capable of going down to that depth and salvaging wrecks

[@Italiancenturion586]

@keith moore unless they can get a sub that can survive pressure similar to 30 elephants standing on a penny then im shur Johnston will be safe, also like that zombie player said it would cost millions to just get to her, and with the damage she took in the fighting and sinking to that depth there is very little they could steal that hasent been destroyed.

[@crazylocha2515]

@keith moore They have ways now of making the steel composites that don't need pre-nuke radiation levels. Have for bit over 2 decades in research circles, 10+ years in lesser countries research.

[@Ty-yt3lj]

@keith moore not like it’s gonna hit Johnson when she’s in some Deep Sea Trench to the point where she’d be unreachable if her location WAS known

[@zacharyzier314]

They had to be careful, CPT Evans might be lurking somewhere, waiting to attack

[@liamgeleskie3672]

Lurking in textbook torpedo position in a deep sea squall

[@Malorn0]

That's why they sent down a US Navy man to scout it, you have to show that you're on the proper side or else things might go poorly. =D

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

Normally I would scoff at such a joke but I mean this is captain Evans and Johnston were talking about here so I don't know.

[@andrewmontgomery5621]

Or perhaps the ghost of Captain Evans.

[@Malorn0]

@@andrewmontgomery5621 That assumes he actually died... that's a bit of a risky assumption with Evans involved. =P I mean... death may have decided to take the better part of valor on the matter.

[@nonamesplease6288]

Please allow me to show my gratitude to the heroes of the Johnston who died with their heroic ship. She set out intending to go in harm's way. They sacrificed themselves to save the fleet and their fellow sailors. Requiescat in pacem.

[@miamijules2149]

Wow. Wow. Dude wow. That’s a war grave if there ever was one

[@ditzydoo4378]

Seeing this and the thoughts of the gallant crew and Captain Evans brought tears to my eyes... Rest well the brave souls of those who "go down to the sea in ships"...

[@danielscholler9766]

I just started reading Tin Can Titans about the WWII Destroyers. As a 26 year Navy veteran this image tugs at my very core. Thank you to those who research and document our military history, and what made us a strong, independent nation. Mostly an extreme thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those in our past who fought so valiantly for our freedoms, and those who continue that fight today! I for one will never forget your sacrifices! Your memory lives on.... Rest in peace my Shipmates!

[@afletchermansson4418]

Until the sea gives up her dead: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

[@joman6745]

The story of the USS Johnston and captain Evans is on of those hard to forget. Very glad they found the whole wreckage.

[@Jaxck77]

Amazing! Seriously guys, go read the wikipedia page on this little ship. Most exciting read I’ve had in a while.

[@iamcolinwilliams]

Also the book The Last Stand of the Tin Can Saliors isn't too expensive.

[@kyleheins]

And watch darchnifel's video on it.

[@crazylocha2515]

and Naval History and Heritage Command long page on Johnston I (DD-557) All great material. Drachinifel's video on the Battle of Samar is a great companion to the individual ship video he does.

[@kyleheins]

@@crazylocha2515 This ^

[@still_guns]

Why am I crying?

[@johngregory4801]

Perhaps because she's still proudly proclaiming she's DD-557... And you know the sheer, unyielding courage of the men who died aboard her... She isn't legendary. She's the ship that makes people believe in legends. At least that's why I'M crying.

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

@@johngregory4801 this is most likely correct. She is still proudly proclaiming that she is in fact the Johnston didn't have to do any cross-examination or anything cuz they just saw the hull number right there. If ships have spirits then Johnston's spirit knows very well what she has done and she is proud of it.

[@brendanh8978]

77 years ago that legendary number decended into the perment midnight of the deep. And here it is again today, proudly announcing "here is USS Johnston, DD 557."

[@crazylocha2515]

From the Navy Times reporting on this: The move reflected Evans’ assertion on the day of the Johnston’s commissioning, when he declared, “This is going to be a fighting ship. I intend to go in harm’s way, and anyone who doesn’t want to go along had better get off right now.” And now she can rest. Bravo Zulu

[@kevinmiller5789]

God Bless you Captain Evans and you brave crew of the Johnston. You went above and beyond the call of duty and won the day. You helped save the landing and many sailors and marines that fateful day. May you all rest in peace. Thank you all for your outstanding heroic service.

[@Idontcarewhatmyhandleis87]

I’ve never been so excited for a shipwreck to be found. Now find the Samuel B. Roberts.

[@Teleoceras]

Well, your wish has been granted! The USS Samuel B. Roberts has been found even deeper than the USS Johnston. SALUTE to the brave crews of both ships! Rest in peace and thank you so much for your service!

[@wendellellisedwards2109]

In solemn remembrance of the heroic men who served.

[@johnmuir8515]

Great job! May her crew Rest In Peace.

[@FLJBeliever1776]

Hello Johnston, we've missed you girl. You and your crew did it. We won the war. Saving a lot of people, but losing too many and good ships like you. Rest well, you and your valiant crew.

[@philliprandle9075]

Great find! The ship looks in great shape.

[@jack1701e]

It didn't sink, it's awaiting another challenger worthy of its might! But really what a find! Awesome work!

[@Gingerbreadley]

Wow so glad they finally found her. Even in death she makes the Yamato look bad.

[@legionx4046]

She’s the deepest wreck ever found

[@eduardocharlier7560]

Here from drachinifel's channel

[@grondhero]

Yep!

[@kyleheins]

Same

[@captainbullcat4757]

Same

[@williampotts4404]

@@captainbullcat4757 YES SIR

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

Let's be real here the majority of people who watch this will probably from drachinifel

[@jyshot]

This was a fighting ship

[@eduardocharlier7560]

And she still has paint in a fairly good state for a 86 year old wreck

[@ELCADAROSA]

Not too surprised, given the lack of oxygen that far down. But I agree! And it appears she landed right side up so follow on videos ought to be very interesting!

[@eduardocharlier7560]

@@ELCADAROSA yep, figured as much, should be quite an interesting time capsule...

[@stevenmoore4612]

And also being that she was badly damaged I’m surprised the paint still looks good!

[@GinKasai]

@@stevenmoore4612 I'm surprised the bridge looks mostly intact, seeing as it was supposed to have taken a hit from a 14" shell.

[@brendanh8978]

@@GinKasai the 14 inch hits were to the hull, the bridge took 6 inch hits that scythed most of the watch there, and severed Evans' fingers.

[@louievelayo4100]

What Petrel and her crew almost never accomplished(they did find Jonhston last time, they just couldn't confirm if it is Johnston), these guys managed it... Very impressive...

[@muwatallis]

Obviously what Petrel found was Johnston's entirely dismembered aft section, which eventually was torn to pieces. The hull's only 3/4 forward section is intact.

[@Stars_51]

@@muwatallis and some part of a turret which i think it is turret 52

[@andrewmontgomery5621]

One of the most bravest ships ever along with HMS Glowworm who took on the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper.

[@jvtagle]

And the 1st USS Laffey

[@andrewmontgomery5621]

@@jvtagle. You mean the one who fought wave upon wave of Kamikazes off Okinawa?

[@jvtagle]

@@andrewmontgomery5621 no the Laffey that picked a fight with the IJN Hiei

[@andrewmontgomery5621]

@@jvtagle. Really?

[@thekommandantschannel]

That’s amazing! I’m happy they finally found her

[@jayvee8502]

Their Bravery will never be forgotten. To Commander Evans and the rest of the crew off USS Johnston. O7

[@ravennelson827]

Bravo to that platform that carried courage, bravery and strength a moment in time that change many lives....

[@noahhowrilla4208]

I love that ship

[@johanjohansson1670]

Amazing discovery, great work!

[@adamtruong1759]

This is new and exciting, maybe not new but you get the point.

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

No because before all we had was Johnston's superstructure now we know where her hull is. a fun fact is Johnston's superstructure held the previous record for deepest shipwreck known, but I imagine the hull went I'll let the humans find the superstructure and then I'll go even deeper so this way they'll know where I am. Because if I remember correctly next to her superstructure was a skid mark in the sand or whatever you call sediment at that depth going into the trench itself or deeper into the trench I forget if the superstructure was in the trench or not.

[@adamtruong1759]

@@USS_ESSEX_CV-9 Still exciting.

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

@@adamtruong1759 oh yes definitely

[@crazylocha2515]

@@USS_ESSEX_CV-9 very good memory. Watched the R/V Petrel's video right before these, and the commentator did mention the skid and the fact they were already well beyond max depth and negative buoyancy trying to get their pics.

[@JimmyFoxhound]

Lt. Cmdr. Ernest Evans: "I intend to go into harm's way.. I have a fighting ship and I will never retreat from an enemy force"

[@robertyoung3992]

actual quote " This is a fighting ship and I intend to go in harms way, and anyone that doesn't want to go along had better get off right now."

[@goranvujnovic597]

Drach send his regards

[@dirtyeric]

Please more footage!!!

[@HiddenPrior]

The Submarine is called the "Limiting Factor" I see there are people of culture involved.... ;)

[@simonpotter7534]

The Culture is everywhere. RIP Iain M. Banks, I miss your books.

[@timwilliamson6704]

Beats working 😉

[@victorvescovo5773]

Yep. All my ships are named after Culture ships.

[@JoeSmith-rh1hc]

The numbers on her still look good

[@bruceferguson6637]

Another video I saw earlier only showed fragments of this ship. Good to see a more substantial part of her is left. I read The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors. Brave and heroic skipper and crew.

[@14thStreetProductions]

Johnston has been found. For any who may not know her story look up battle off samar

[@金鋼貓]

在此向186位偉大的英靈致敬

[@ariancontreras4358]

Amazing. Both you guys and the RV Petrel guys who found the super structure are great!

[@GinKasai]

Amazing find, but you picked April Fools of all days to announce it?

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

They probably posted that footage the moment they physically could

[@Blackjack701AD]

It might be April 2nd over there now.

[@USSAnimeNCC-]

That life

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

@@Blackjack701AD the footage is 9 hours old it was either the beginning of April or the end of March if you look up when USS Johnston's wreck was discovered and will say April 1st which tells me that it's April 1st wherever they published this video from. Honestly they probably published the video from above the wreck of USS Johnston

[@warejc6912]

This was also the Okinawa kick day day.

[@arsenal-slr9552]

RIP Tin Can Johnston and all her brave men. You are not forgotten. We are still here thinking about you

[@toddwebb7521]

Well a good candidate for possibly finding deeper is that right off the coast of Puerto Rico is the Puerto Rican trench the deepest trench in the Atlantic and something like 30,000 feet deep. If anything went down right off the coast of Puerto Rico in the Spanish-American war or any of the earlier wars between European powers in the age of sail it could be there

[@ajshell2]

I'm so glad to see this one found at last.

[@tremor3258]

Amazing heroic story

[@yes_head]

Lucky for all she landed upright. No doubt the depth and cold has preserved her well. Looking forward to the full footage.

[@grondhero]

Anyone else expecting a jump scare since this was released on April 1st?

[@michaelweston409]

Deepest shipwreck in the world

[@itsallinthewrists4251]

The pressure at that depth, cant even imagine.

[@Laurencemardon]

What a ship! What men!

[@garrettwood201]

Wow. Look at that. Plain as day. Remarkably good condition.

[@be2keen]

An inspiration to all!

[@ReptilianLepton]

Is it too much to hope that her bell may be recoverable?

[@imjashingyou3461]

It's the deepest shipwreck ever discovered. So probably.

[@djtoona]

I'm a little torn. I'm extremely happy that this discovery causes people to remember (or hear for the first time about) this ship to honor the bravery and ferocity with which the crew fought to protect their country. However, I also hope that this will be largely left undisturbed as a shrine. These guys deserve everlasting peace.

[@S0RGEx]

She's over 4 miles deep, she's safe. Salvagers can't reach her yet. And nobody outside the explorers and the US Navy knows the location.

[@robertyoung3992]

@@S0RGEx she's over 5 miles deep at 21,180 feet down

[@jackretcher2129]

May her crews Rest In Peace .. god bless them all

[@ED-es2qv]

Tough ship, tougher captain.

[@prince-solomon]

That´s so impressive! Will you make a documentary about this expedition?

[@liberalsockpuppet4772]

This better not be an April Fools prank

[@Ivellios23]

I hope you all will show more of her. I know you didn't spend those hours going down, and coming back up for less than a min of footage.

[@skywb]

incredible

[@juliusraben3526]

Good quality paint!

[@lazaglider]

Wonderful.

[@bouchamr]

Will there be a full video of the dive of the USS Johnston , and glad she was found and to the brave men in the battle. THANKS

[@victorvescovo5773]

Yes, we're making a full documentary of the search for her and the dives. As well as retelling the battle of course.

[@bouchamr]

@@victorvescovo5773 okay will it be on KZbin

[@robertjohnson8938]

Still looks good

[@lakshyagrover6379]

557 is stll there

[@Chrisey96.]

21180 Feet 6455 Metres 6.4 Kilometres 3.9 Miles

[@crazylocha2515]

At a depth of 4 miles in the ocean the pressure is 9,520 psi.

[@Chrisey96.]

@@crazylocha2515 that's a lot of cola

[@crazylocha2515]

@@Chrisey96. or a very very tall cup of coffee 😜☕

[@alt5494]

Job well done nice work✓

[@09stoneheart]

Hold on. I saw footage from another expedition that believed it had found the Johnston and they could only see debris? So the wreck is intact after all? I hope you guys will upload all your footage soon!

[@EarthenDam]

At least at that depth she is very unlikely for illegal salvaging operations to desecrate her.

[@mr.s2005]

The crew may have lost their ship..but they helped win the war.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Brace ship, brace men. Rest In Peace knowing you went into harms way and did your duty.

[@lovelessissimo]

IJN: 😰

[@Bikerbob59]

Thats cool.

[@arnie24070127]

Wonder if Captain Evans is in her

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

Probably not because it was known that he got in the water he just left his safety for too long because he was helping his crew get on board whatever ships were rescuing them if I remember correctly.

[@Alobo075]

From most accounts I have read, Capt. Evans went into the water with the crew when they abandoned ship.

[@zachboyd4749]

557. After all this time, she's still letting us know who she is!

[@kevinbyrne4538]

Who paid for this expedition ?

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

The only thing I dislike about this footage is that you didn't get the hull number center frame, other than that this is beautiful

[@archiveacc3248]

Feels like something that shouldn't be seen

[@mikegomintong8856]

David vs Goliath...

[@SomeRenoGuy]

Give some credit to the R/V Petrel Team since they did find it but you confirmed it.

[@victorvescovo5773]

I completely agree. They showed the way. I am indebted to them - the R/V Petrel Team does amazing work.

[@whitemike770]

Please tell me this is not an April fools...

[@louievelayo4100]

Oh there's a press release, this is 100% real...

[@linuspoindexter106]

Still on patrol....

[@brian6140]

C’mon 13 seconds, really?

[@RailsOfTheSouthProductions]

O7 to GQ Johnny, Sammy B and the rest of Taffy 3 who gave their all in this triumphant last stand of the tin cans………

[@genja79]

так "правильно" лежит - на такой "дикой" глубине

[@jaysonlima9271]

«Джонстон» был очень живучим маленьким эсминцем времен Второй мировой войны. Сражалась против превосходящих сил, чтобы другие могли выжить, и да, ее крушение очень и очень глубокое.

[@genja79]

@@jaysonlima9271 да, я читал что он прикрывал авианосцы от линкоров, крейсеров и эсминцев противника в неравном бою, ожившая история

[@crazylocha2515]

@@genja79 Простите за использование Google Translate здесь. Видео Драхинифеля под названием «Самарская битва: шансы? Что это?» стоит посмотреть для лучшего понимания. Следует отметить храбрость всех задействованных эсминцев, особенно этого корабля и капитана. Функция скрытых субтитров должна помочь в переводе, если это необходимо. Попутный ветер и ясное небо

[@S0RGEx]

POGGERS

[@BigMoTheBlackDragon]

At least this was a better April Fool's Joke than the other video. No sound on this one so I can't say I didn't understand what was being said.

[@graham2631]

Put their videos through a good sound system, try it.

[@urbanrenewal3505]

Should have went to Nuwaba Beach Egypt and look at Pharaoh's army at the bottom of the red Sea it's there with golden chariot wheels

[@andreihs6289]

Invaders under water

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@caladanoceanic3432 >>> 👍👍