Wreckage of WWII aircraft carrier USS Hornet discovered in expedition

[@JaleelJohanson62]

Imagine seeing your battle station 77 years later.... It looked perfectly preserved at that depth too!

[@Dargonhuman]

Seriously. If I got chills just from watching that, I can't imagine what he was experiencing. I'm honestly impressed he was able to even speak; the repressed memories that must have been triggered seeing that would have overwhelmed most people.

[@JaleelJohanson62]

@@Dargonhuman I agree completely.

[@AlexSlavenDrums]

I wouldn't say preserved haha

[@AlanABuchanan]

u have the wrong social

[@FloridaHockeyFan]

I think the salt levels drop the further down u go.

[@Cloudepica]

"If you go down to my locker,there's 40 bucks in it...you can have it" could this veteran hero be anymore awesome.

[@chalkfarmcarsquadso1664]

The man is a LEGEND💯

[@antonioacevedo5200]

Pretty sharp mind for a man his age.

[@lizmalcom3214]

That is exactly what I thought. I loved his sense of humor too

[@youtubehooked7170]

Its amazing to me that after 70plus years he still remember it. While also me cant even remember what i was thinking a minute ago.

[@terryknutson3202]

His face just lit up when he saw where he served at 4:20. i believe this Old sense of humor has left us, people are just dreary anyomore......

[@jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492]

"If you go down to my locker,there's 40 bucks in it...you can have it".....Looks pretty good for 95 don't he?

[@crand20033]

I've got hundreds in a safe in my deadbolt locked closet. If I die, I don't think you will get to it. No one else has a key or knows how to get in.

[@robertwheeler5125]

He does look good. Healthy living can help some.

[@FunksIncKeys]

What was $40 in 1942 worth in today's money? Adjusted for inflation, $40.00 in 1942 is equal to $648.34 in 2019, However it's still $40 bucks LOL

[@Dillinger86]

Adjusted for inflation, $40.00 in 1942 is equal to $648.34

[@MustangSam]

He sure does look great for that age. God Bless him.

[@amjonas1]

They kept the ship's location a secret so no one could steal those 40 bucks

[@marneus]

American companies like Odyssey will go and steal even the teeth feelings of the dead sailors.

[@Someguy6571]

@SgtBaker16 No one is going to try to salvage the metal of a sunken wreck that has sat on the bottom of the ocean for over 70 years. Especially given it is more than three miles down.

[@asicdathens]

@@Someguy6571 Pre atomic era iron is very valuable and expensive, since it has no traces of radioactivity and its used to manufacture scientific / industrial equipment to measure radiation. A lot of WWII sunk ships were gutted for this valuable commodity.

[@Someguy6571]

@@asicdathens I doubt anyone is going to try to recover metal from a ship 3 miles down on the ocean floor. That is just something I would say would be too expensive.

[@n3v3rforgott3n9]

might also be lots of unexploded ordnance on it as well

[@jaridkeen123]

Im going for that $40. I got a snorkel and some goggles. Wish me luck!

[@IcECreAm-sv2qv]

Jarid Gaming 17000 feet down smh

[@extremeweatherhunter8032]

IcE.CreAm Boring old shoe that doesn't take a joke smh

[@beezertwelvewashingbeard8703]

......as you backflip over the side of the boat with a fanny pack and boltcutters.

[@danielmadden1688]

i got their before you and took that 40 dollars, and bought some stuff on Amazon

[@RobertELee-fj8xq]

Good luck

[@jamescunningham4418]

Guns still pointing up

[@kimmer6]

Richard's 3''-50 looks ready to fire. There was also a quad 1.1'' AA mount shown.

[@_spooT]

yes, because she fought one final battle before she started to list

[@kimmer6]

Makes sense. I didn't see the loading trays. A brass 5''-38 case is my umbrella holder by my door.

[@anthonyjimenez6902]

James Cunningham she still fighting her last battle to this day

[@nasercea]

the water forced that guns upward on its way down the bottom

[@aequitas8749]

A salute to the Sailors who defend America on the seas!

[@ReformedSooner24]

Aequitas Damn straight

[@billhuber2964]

Thank you sir.

[@kevlar6836]

Your welcome. 🇺🇸

[@CallsignAllfather]

1WildlandFirefighter maybe in Europe, but the Japanese attacked us and killed our sailors and civilians, we brought justice.

[@herodax]

Aequitas defend America at the Japanese coast? Hahahaha

[@michaeloneil433]

This was my Grandfathers ship. He was apart of its history and shared its memories. I never got to talk to him but it is about time she is found. God bless the men and the ship that were lost.

[@fox286]

It would be nice to get the ship out of the ocean and restore it, but too much time has passed. Hornet (CV8) is the sister ship of Enterprise (CV6) and Yorktown (CV5). It is shame that US government did little to preserve the legendary sister ships from WW2.

[@louievelayo4100]

Yes, you're right... E would've been saved or at the least turned into a museum ship but NO!, Truman says we don't need her anymore!... At least she had a better "death" than Sara... Better scrapped than nuked...

[@robertwheeler5125]

@@fox286 They would have scraped her after the war. But the ship is the final resting place for a lot of brave American Sailors. Fitting not to disturb those.

[@aident6911]

Less we forget the fallen from all armed forces of the world.

[@itsmeanthony9704]

Reap the Whirlwind my two great uncles where part of the D-Day invasion sadly one passed in Germany, right before Berlin was captured.

[@christinawhite9256]

My father was a sailor on this ship. He was a gunner. I remember family members saying that be sailors were lined up and had to jump into the ocean, swim away from the sinking ship, and wait to be picked up. He never talked about to me. Thankfully, he survived, and he was the greatest man I ever knew.

[@blackhawk7r221]

Christina, my grandfather was also in a gun battery on the Hornet. He survived. Same jump. Same swim. If these great guys were still around I would put them in touch. You stay safe.

[@em1osmurf]

on a different note, my father finished ww2 in a new caledonia army hospital with gut bayonet wound. since he wasn't on guadalcanals official list, he didn't even get a purple heart. 40 years later he met our minister, army guad vet--he wasn't on the List either. DOD is incompetent at best. oo rah.

[@apiqtecky7126]

I just realized, that we are the last generation to talk to veteran

[@justinpeace9118]

I think he ment WW2 Folks

[@stevethomas760]

I have a good friend her father passed a couple months ago at 94. He was a veteran of the Pacific War. Met him when he was 92, sharp mentally, still doing yard work.

[@jayvailey]

I was born in '93 and thought of that a lot growing up. Especially because my own grandfather was a WWII veteran for the Army Air Core. Knowing that I'm one of the last generations that will meet WWII Veterans, I have taken advantage in my life of every possible opportunity to meet WWII veterans. I usually try to listen to their story, thank them, and ask to take a photo with them for my own memories. I've gotten to meet, and take photos from WWII veterans from almost every theatre of the war. One of my most recent interactions that I am very fond of was meeting a Pearl Harbor Survivor while I was going on a walk. I made sure I got a selfie with that man after we chatted. They're more like celebrities to me than any celebrity ever will be. I got to spend my young years in relative peace, because men like him gave up their young years to defend against evil. (Relative because I've spent quite a bit of time in the Middle-East)

[@maximussarcasticus1312]

And we need to remember. My father and uncles were all in WW2 and I loved listening to their stories. But people want deny the past (e.g. Holocaust) so it is up to each generation to take the stories to the next. This was a good report.

[@vlcallmeprince-x6032]

@DANIEL PRADO Everyone

[@Thatguy01984]

I wish they could've squeezed in the fact she carried the Doolittle Raiders. Really, really cool they found her. God bless USA.

[@messmeister92]

Trent Friend Agreed! That, and she was the last US fleet carrier ever lost to enemy fire.

[@ZorinInc]

There's a lot of history missing/wrong in this report. My grandfather was on her from commissioning, through the Doolittle raid, right up until she was damaged, not sunk, by the Japanese. We tried to tow her back to Pearl, gave up and tried to scuttle her ourselves, then cut her loose and left her to be sink. Yeah, I suppose it was by the Japanese, but only after we wrote her off.

[@messmeister92]

James Hall As with a lot of historical events, I guess there was just too much to squeeze into a 5 minute news segment.

[@ULTRA_2112]

@@messmeister92: USS Princeton (CVL-23) was an US-Navy light aircraft carrier of the Independence-class and was lost on 24 October 1944 in the Battle of Leyte Gulf by Japanese air attack.

[@messmeister92]

Triton As I stated, she was the last *FLEET* carrier considered to be lost to enemy fire, according to the US Navy. There were many smaller carriers which were lost after that, however. It’s a weird stat given that it’s a technicality, but significant given both how many carriers the US fielded later in the war and how many more the Japanese would lose.

[@jamest6837]

I just about lost it when i saw this...At the 4:53 mark that's my dads squadron VS-8 and he's kneeling in the pic third one from the left! He was a tailseat gunner in a scout bomber.... He got an air medal the day the ship was sunk.....I have this picture in the hallway at my house...I wish he was alive to see this....

[@hardlydank932]

SBD Dauntless?

[@jamest6837]

@@hardlydank932 yes...

[@ekweseman]

@@hardlydank932 The SBD Dauntless wasn't a scout bomber; it was a dive bomber.

[@hardlydank932]

@@ekweseman I know, but SBD stands for Scout Bomber and the D is for Douglas, the company who made it

[@DaLoganFrost]

OUR mission is to remember! Your father's service and sacrifice still lives in our hearts and minds! God Bless

[@brickfacem109r9]

$40 in 1942 / 2019= $618

[@Eray2007]

Stonks

[@Laynenelson320]

Damn so there’s 618$ in his locker now? That’s insane

[@drakashrakenburgproduction5369]

Raise it!

[@Snuffaluffagis]

@@drakashrakenburgproduction5369 Historical Grave Site. leave it alone and honor and cherish it, for the Freedoms those sailors lives were given for

[@Nmdixon-cu7vm]

Layne Nelson in 1942 yes. In 2020 now, it’s $40.

[@TheLastArbiter]

So glad they found this important piece of history. She and her crew fought hard. That veteran was great too

[@temgmcks00]

My wife’s great uncle served on, and went down with, the Hornet. My son is named after him. This was a very exciting find for our family and it’s history!

[@dr.meddenrasen4193]

is he named after the ship or your wifes great uncle?

[@temgmcks00]

Dr. Med den Rasen, great uncle

[@bobuboi4643]

@@dr.meddenrasen4193 I'm pretty sure all American warships are called "she"

[@tommatt2ski]

@@bobuboi4643 The German battleships were the only ships referred to in masculine terms , so Bismarck and Tirpitz are brothers NOT sisters !

[@okkok8501]

I legit thought you named your son "Hornet"

[@jackma9816]

I’m not a blobfish, but 40$ is 40$.

[@soop597]

But you *ARE* a communist

[@moisesezequielgutierrez]

@@soop597 Congratulations! You won a free ticket to Gulag! Now off you go!

[@marcoAKAjoe]

@@moisesezequielgutierrez hahaha

[@justintimeboi31]

It's our $40

[@LandCruisin]

$40 back then would be $620 in todays money.

[@miassenpai6057]

All Hail to USS Hornet and to her Doolittle Raiders...even at under the sea,shes still a beauty Greetings from the Philippines.. 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@normanalvarez5751]

Thank you my friends from the Philippines

[@GabrielUngacta]

US and Philippines brothers forever

[@Shiinamo]

@@GabrielUngacta hmmmm *lets not talk about the american invasion of the Philippines*

[@doodskie999]

Greatest ship battles happened in the philippines in leyte. Wish they could explore it there if it werent so deep. Some say some japanese ships still has those gold bars inside them. Lots of ships sank there in WW2

[@GabrielUngacta]

@@Shiinamo we must learn from our past mistakes and acknowledge those wrong doings. So that the US and Philippines will be brothers forever.

[@THE-HammerMan]

He looks fantastic for being 95! God bless him and all the Hornet's crew- brave sailors all!

[@blade913]

Can you imagine being his age, coming down there in a suit. Diver: Where are you going? Veteran: Just grabbing some money I left behind.

[@bozo5982]

Blade Vamp It would be cool if they could dive down there.

[@lyhthegreat]

@@bozo5982 why would he even bring money onto the ship? i mean there's no way you could spend them there right?

[@NishnaValleyRailVideos]

lyhthegreat Trading for Cigarettes and food

[@lyhthegreat]

@@NishnaValleyRailVideos i would rather hold on to my cigarettes if i were on the ship cause who knows if you can survive tomorrow? money is useless when you dont survive to use them..just like how a man would trade a gold bar for a bottle of water in the desert..

[@JohnJohn-hd3qu]

bozo You can dive to any depth right now, just maybe not back up, lol.

[@garrythompson4132]

My father served during World War Two on the battleship, the USS Missouri. The term "hero" gets tossed around a lot and to many people undeserving of the title. These were the real heros. They fought for country, our way of life and our freedoms which many take for granted everyday. God bless them all.

[@WillzAwesome]

Incredible, my great grandfather was on this ship when it sank and he made it out, I never met him but he was a great man and I wish he was alive to see this discovery.

[@edhunter1976]

R.I.P. to all the brave soldiers!!! Greetings from Germany

[@yuukinedate2576]

Uhmmmmmm ehhhhh 😄😅😅😅 Hehehe

[@eliteg125]

yuukine date there was a difference between the Germans and the S.S cause the S.S were the nazis but the German army had no real idea what was going on cause of propaganda.

[@madwolf0966]

War is over it is all grey no need for senseless hate unless you really just can't be at peace.

[@MrToast-sk9vn]

@1WildlandFirefighter Uhm, he never said that, or even gave a hint of that.

[@MrToast-sk9vn]

@1WildlandFirefighter So you are saying, that because he said, that most of the German Army didn't really know what was going on, that he thinks Communism was not a threat to Europe? What?

[@WWIIDDSS]

“When you go home, tell them of us and say: for your tomorrow, we gave our today”

[@tomwolak3362]

What a beautiful quote.For your tomorrow we gave our today.My eyes are tearing up.

[@eileeneclark9011]

9/20/19.....THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE is such a small thing to say.....I say THANKS FOR KEEPING AMERICA FREE + SAFE FROM THE ONES WHO THREATEN OUR FREEDOM + WAY OF LIFE! GOD BLESS ALL THESE GUYS & KEEP THEM IN OUR MEMORIES/ THOUGHTS/PRAYERS! GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY---ESP THE ONES WHO HAVE "GONE AHEAD"--- GOD BLESS POTUS TRUMP! GOD BLESS AMERICA + OUR CONSTITUTION + OUR CULTURE + OUR WAY OF LIFE IN FREEDOM + LIBERTY... 🗽 🎊🎇🎉🎆 💝

[@nickoshana2246]

So True ! This is where you find REAL Heroes>.

[@robharding4028]

I have so much respect for that old guy ! who was a gunner on the Hornet,95 yrs old, what a lovely- appreciative guy , even said they could have his 40 bucks that he left in his locker , all those years ago, well done sir, glad you made it back, and saw your old ship one more time.

[@jameszannino9404]

Greatest generation of Americans to ever grace this country. God Rest their souls

[@jamessveinsson6006]

We fought on two fronts.and took the blunt of tbe enemy head on!

[@hectorvelazquez5254]

@Zeksteve Guaranteed the U.S would've finished the job if they were as close as Russia was. Geography also played a huge part

[@Sam-im5tc]

@@hectorvelazquez5254 Difference was Russia got there while taking on a higher percentage of the German military. We only really took the brunt of the fighting from Japan.

[@drakashrakenburgproduction5369]

@KH Attire you mean the Japanese and the Germans?

[@justinpeace9118]

@Zeksteve And Lots of them.

[@daltonroller2998]

Hornet was perhaps one of the most historic ships of WWII. She was the sister ship of Enterprise, with whom she sailed with till the end. I’m glad they found her remains

[@thunderbird1]

wow, amazing! May she and her crew rest in peace. She fought a hard battle in a tough war and bloody war. She will be missed, but never forgotten.

[@dayday1744]

Great profile pic lol

[@alexkim9578]

And uss enterprise watch as her little sister excepted the coup de grace / scuttled by american navy for not to be captured. After death of hornet she became enraged for vengeance became the grey ghost

[@vfrexup]

RIP brave sailors and airmen of the US navy. Respect from Scotland.

[@youronlinegirlfriend5508]

Thanks friend

[@jayscott7309]

Thanks friend

[@WatcherintheDark69]

To the brave sailors of the USS Hornet, thank you for your service.

[@mikearakelian6368]

Well done shipmates; always in our hearts...

[@worldman3218]

In the old vet's mind "she's as beautiful as the day I lost her"

[@raymondweaver8526]

I would how he slept that night

[@therightarmofthefreeworld4579]

One of my Grandfathers served on the Hornet. He too lived a long good life afterwards.

[@geoben1810]

As a proud U.S. NAVY veteran I salute the brave crew of the U.S. Hornet and those who perished. Stand down gentlemen, your mission has been fulfilled. RIP ✌🏻

[@the4seasons4ever]

GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVED ON THE USS HORNET.

[@MrCoach1949]

my dad( I'm 71) was on the Hornet. At the end of the video is a picture of the crew. My dad is in the front row above the officers. THANK YOU

[@mattperrin8372]

Sitting there very proud after all these years, thanks to those who sailed on her and well done to the team for locating her. Hi from the UK

[@Thom3748]

Believe it or not, the location of the ship has to be protected. Despite it's deep sea location. There are now rogue scavengers who sail and around strip these grave sites of their steel and other important metals. They've desecrated and devastated sunken Japanese warship in other parts of the great Pacific basin.

[@jerm5772]

Even at 3 miles down?

[@colintraveller]

@@jerm5772 You would be surprised ...

[@deathsheir2035]

@Jer M: Yes, even at 3 miles down.

[@whtalt92]

@@jerm5772 Scavengers have completely removed the remains of several allied ships that were sunk during the battle in the Java Sea ( february 1942). See www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37997640

[@gabagoo91]

That's the mistake Robert Ballard made back when he found the RMS Titanic. He disclosed the exact coordinates to the vessel's location, and here came the scavengers who desecrated the grave site. I hope the same fate doesn't befall the Hornet.

[@ut000bs]

She had a very short and very sweet career. She only served in the Navy a year and six days but what a year it was. She was also the last fleet carrier to ever be sunk by enemy fire. Edit: When I saw the 1.1-inch AA gun, the one with the 4 barrels, I knew it had to be the Hornet.

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

For the USA you mean

[@TheOmkardhamne]

I had tears in my eyes when veteran says "wow"... nostalgic.

[@robertphillips6296]

Remarkably well preserved! RIP USS Hornet and your crew.

[@hlcotten6587]

His appearance is superb, to be 95 years old. His memory was also. May he finish his life's course well. He has served faithfully in his youth...

[@JetsBauer]

Wow still in fantastic shape. From a time when all Americans were united and not petty arguing or being played by the dishonest media. These were real men, men of courage and valor. Rest easy saliors, your country owes you everything. Real heros, thank you all

[@younghannibal7434]

Racism was still alive and well back then

[@JetsBauer]

@@younghannibal7434 yeah, I don't care. pick your participation trophy up by the door

[@robertwoods7739]

Im not racist, just the way I see it. Sorry.

[@anarchyandempires5452]

Actually about %45 of Americans wanted to us to join the Germans, only reason we ever decided to trow our lot with the Brits was because of the Pearl harbor Attack.

[@robertwoods7739]

@@anarchyandempires5452 actually about 75-80% of America were for neutrality until pearl harbor. If Hitler hadn't of declared war on the U.S we might not have ever got into the fight in Europe. You need to read a book.

[@TNsher776]

Wow! Thank You for your service USS Hornet and to the crew that was on it!

[@arsenal-slr9552]

On to Midway! There's 4 Japanese carriers waiting out there. USS Wasp needs to be found too!

[@qwilliams1539]

They found the Wasp yesterday.

[@jerrydiver1]

Well, the Wasp isn't all that far away from the Hornet site. I'm surprised they didn't search for her on that same expedition.

[@lyhthegreat]

@@jerrydiver1 what about the bumblebee?

[@Fister365]

They found the Kaga and Akagi last year.

[@seniorsurveyor]

Thank you for your service. I am a Navy vet myself...an airdale...served on the carrier USS Forestall (CVA 59) during the closing years of the Vietnam "conflict" with a recon squad. God bless the men of the Hornet, may their memory and action be long remembered with honor, pride, and gratitude..

[@teameq5938]

It's a blessing to listen to old folks tell there stories...ONCE A HERO , ALWAYS A HERO 🇺🇸

[@datruth9872]

Amazing ! It was so long ago . This new generation needs to see the sacrifice of men like this.

[@michaeldavis2420]

Actually since it’s 40$ and it’s 77 years ago those 40$ could be worth something!

[@Josh-bw9uq]

Clorox Bleach like 100-200 dollars maybe more I dunno

[@georgebamber6871]

It was months salary back then but the money would need to be stored in a bank to make money

[@thebarkcultist4789]

Also probably wet and decomposed by now

[@apexdeer9362]

You should go snorkeling for it

[@nicholasgertrude197]

@@Josh-bw9uq comment above says $618 (2019)

[@wramsey2656]

Thank you to the search crew and ship A-1 service! Special salute to Richard Nowatzki. My dad served as naval fighter pilot from early 1942 thru WWII, Korea, and post Korea to 1964. He was Cmdr John W Ramsey with VF-11 Sundowners and served two tours of Guadalcanal (the first one was supposed to have been on Hornet CV-8 but was bumped by Doolittle) and the second tour on Hornet CV-12. These ship finds are special and i really appreciate the time and effort by search crews AND the news coverage by CBS! God Bless.

[@kendavid891]

Bittersweet memories for him.my family,uncles,nephews all in the service.amazing technology to see that decades later

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Breathtaking to see the carrier again. Cap off to those brave young men, who did not make it back. Fullest respect also to the brave men who were more fortunate, I am glad he made it to 90 to see his old ship again. 🇺🇸

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Amazing, glad they found her. Though my favorite thing about this, and I suspect many agree, was his quick wit asking for his $40. Ships are great but they're big hunks of metal with no context without the stories of those who sailed them. Hats off to Richard Nowatzki (sorry for the likely mangled spelling) and his shipmates.

[@markcrenshaw9562]

My salute to my brothers who served on board the Hornet.

[@david9783]

The ship looks astonishingly clear of the usual encrustation of marine growth.Maybe because she is so deep.RIP guys.

[@LeviUlysses-mp5wg]

“A leather jacket hung on a door” what epic nostalgia we have for our WW2 Vets! God Bless America’s HEROES!

[@TXMEDRGR]

I'm glad the old sailor got to see his ship again. A sailor's ship always carries a lot of memories for him, both good and bad.

[@mikeholton9876]

its astounding to see things so clearly, and how well preserved she is down there. one of THE great ships in American Naval History

[@plathrop7737]

3.5 miles down, wow. That's a mile farther below than the Titanic. Good work and God bless. Now where's that locker. haha

[@SiriusOmens]

When I went through Navy boot camp they taught us a lot about famous ships that sank. My 3 favorite story’s were the USS Arizona, USS Indianapolis, and the USS Hornet. I remember when we were doing swim quals in the Indianapolis building we were talking about the USS Cole and the Indianapolis came up. He said he hopes that they find the Indianapolis and the Hornet in our life time because he’d love to see what they look like now. Well I’m happy I can say I lived to see them both rediscovered as well!

[@roryvonbrutt7302]

Thank that gentleman and all of them and everyone from all the wars for their service, true icons ! ! !

[@DANIELFLORES-qd8ly]

You just made the veteran very happy and proud. Finding the ship he was on even made it better.

[@xtofficial9643]

The flashbacks and emotions he must have felt when he seen the gun he was manning

[@silverdrillpickle7596]

“There’s $40 in my locker...you can have it.” Truly the Greatest Generation.

[@billhuber2964]

My dad's ship went down in the Gulf of Mexico. He lost $100.00. He could care less about the money. He was alive!!!

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

That remark was great.

[@johnmonster652]

Salute Shipmates rest easy we have the watch, you stand properly relieved. USS Hornet CV-8 remains upright steaming into the wind to launch and recover aircraft. All they need to do is find the USS Wasp and all the major US Carriers lost during WWII will have been found. The Japanese Carriers should be next, even though they where our enemies 74+ years have softened the edges of those who fought each other.

[@deathsheir2035]

Wreck of IJN Carrier Kaga was found in 1999. So yeah, we're looking for all the ships.

[@gregoryshorts700]

Well said

[@_spooT]

When you become a soldier urself, u develop 2 sides. a soldier, a man/woman on a uniform serving his country, following his orders and doing his/her duty. 2nd, even with all that, we have to remember that we are still human beings. that's were u hear lines like "as a soldier, it was my duty. but as a man, i have my regrets"

[@michaelt9443]

Panzer Leutenant pretty sure Lexington was found.

[@michaelt9443]

Yeah it says March 4 last year

[@maxboonkittypoison]

What a great honor to see him happy that they found the ship. I'm so glad for him. And thanks to those guys we have the life we have today as we know it. Thank you!!! There is a special place in heaven for these guys.

[@siegleed]

My Uncle TJ was on that ship when she was sunk. Survived and re assigned to the Yorktown which was also sunk. He returned home and lived a full life. His recollections of war were captivating.

[@Lupen1993]

Hats off and salute to the brave soldiers who defend their country.. Greetings and respect from 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@theAverageJoe25]

Sailers

[@chrislj2890]

The Greatest Generation; God bless them all.

[@willynthepoorboys2]

Congratulations to the team for locating the wreck of the U.S.S Hornet and a huge thank you to the sailor who survived that day and lived to see her again.

[@codyking4848]

Richard Nowatzki passed away on Oct. 26th, 2020. I am so glad he got to see the old girl one last time. Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Nowatzki. I hope you are getting to see your old shipmates again.

[@csealand]

That war vet is genuine class act.

[@devinrunnels9093]

The ship is actually in pretty good shape for being at the bottom of the ocean for 70 years

[@dawsonindustries]

And the plane. U can still smell the fresh paint. Died in war but yet feels like still in it. Never to be taken out. U can still see the blue white paint. Even the star. All original and real

[@Tony.795]

@Pyro Head Its probably because theres no light reaching this depth. If im correct they had to constanly apply new paint to prevent the ship from rusting when it still was operational.

[@jamessveinsson6006]

The bomb tractor did not move while sinking!

[@wiley5oh51]

Salt water acts as a preservative. The only original wood in the USS Constitution is below the waterline

[@timothyhouse1622]

@@wiley5oh51 uh, no. It isn't because of the salinity. And for metal, salt water is worse than anything. The reason it is in good shape is because of lack of oxygen and sunlight at that depth.

[@worldwar2freak12]

Remarkably well preserved! Simply incredible.

[@portland4660]

Thanks for saving Philippines I guess.

[@cyka4075]

Salamat

[@talarnelbenito3547]

You mean being a puppet for the next years.

[@portland4660]

@@talarnelbenito3547 nope I'm just showing gratitude.

[@markgutsche5067]

No problem. Now pay us back

[@gteagle2004]

mark gutsche That seems a bit rude don’t you think? “Ah no problem, *now pay up*

[@arkansasmountainman]

Thank you for finding the Hornet and thank you for not giving out it's location. Thanks and love to all of those who served in WWII, HEROES every single one of them!

[@tylerm0089]

that veteran, Richard Nowawski describing getting attacked by the japanese, while still keeping a calm and good spirit. I feel like id cry and become depressed the rest of my life. THANKYOIU SIR

[@brandonthomas303]

Simply amazing!! God bless all those souls that fought and that died so that America can be free!!

[@sirboomsalot4902]

The Petrel does it again. I’m glad they continued wreck hunting after Paul Allen passed. And they do it quick too, just a few days ago they found Hiei

[@wvbygraceofgod5508]

I know right? My god they found the Indy! Not to mention the Lexington, Juneau, Ward just to name a few. On the opposing team the Musashi, Fuso, and Hiei and more. You really have to give it to these guys of the Petrel, I was worried too after Paul Allen died but they’re still soldiering on thank goodness. I seen where the multi-millionaire Richard Branson and his team of scientists are going down to the big blue hole off of Belize to do “Ground Breaking Work”. They ought to take a look at what the Petrel is doing and help find our ships and the brave souls that are still missing, But that’s probably not on their scope of thinking. They’re probably out there to “save another species of squid” or something rather to look for “instruments of war.” That’s one of the things I admired about Paul Allen is that he tried to preserve WW2 history so that others would learn and remember what it takes to preserve freedom and so that others could have freedom also.

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

I really hope they send at least just one recovery team to pick up one of those well preserved wildcats. I get it's a memorial but we've already lost too many aircraft from ww2 due to our nation just not caring enough to preserve them. If they made this whole experience into a documentary available to everyone I'd totally watch these great group of people searching g for these ships.

[@OmegaRomik]

They should just pick them up and museum them.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

They also found completely intact Devastators at Lexington

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

@@sirboomsalot4902 I saw that episode I think I commented the same on that one

[@daniellastuart3145]

as it 3 miles the cost of trying is not worth it and there is no gantry that what they try to bring up will stay in tack on the way up

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

@@daniellastuart3145 if it's an attention to preserve those rare aircraft, then I feel anything is worth the price to honor the brave men of the greatest generation

[@poisonivy9538]

My Dad was born the year she went down and he and his older brother both served on her replacement CVS-12 in the early 60's. God bless the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. May they and the crew who survived be reunited on the shores of heaven.Fair winds and following seas, fellas. 🇺🇸

[@STHFGDBY]

Incredible footage. We truly have to appreciate all of the thousands of hours of working and searching by the crew, and that was emphasized when one of the crew said'' I'm tired of eating straw hats'' meaning false alarms and misfinds. So well done to all of them. That was incredible footage. And it's truly amazing for a War vet that served on her and gets to see exactly the gun he manned at the time of it's sinking.

[@lisaflah8495]

To all who died protecting our freedom before, after and during that fateful day in 1942, RIP. To those that served and are currently serving may God Bless you all. You are all American Heroes, now and forever!!! Thank you all.

[@hunterfurlong8642]

@Zip Zenac Oh you mean to stop Japan from invading other Asian countries you mean that oil embargo? I find it funny you say entering the Chinese market yes they were, in fact, entering the Chinese market quite literally. Stop making ill-informed statements based off of your emotions and that is unfounded in fact.

[@hunterfurlong8642]

@Zip Zenac So because those Asian countries had previously been exploited it was okay for Japan to invade and pillage them? Even Vietnam who had begun to fight against the French fought the Japenese occupation. Why are you bringing up conflicts and events that happened almost a hundred years before? I doubt anyone was still around from that time during the 2nd world war. I didn't say the oil was a factor in the Chinese market did you even read the whole comment? I said very clearly that the embargo happened to prevent Japan from invading more land. And said sarcastically that Japan literally was invading the Chinese market. The Asian countries that got invaded were even worse off under Japenese control than there oppressive rulers before, the Japnese considered them inferior peoples to themselves. Hench why they were so barbaric towards those people raping murdering pillaging without any interference from high command. It's nice to see what you think of yourself in such high regard by calling me stupid, that just proves my point even further.

[@hunterfurlong8642]

@Zip Zenac To be honest what country looks out for others every country is out for themselves, alliances only exist to help countries with common interests/goals. But at the end of the day, Japan attacked first even if they were only acting in a way they saw as appropriate they still got into a war that they and everyone else knew they could not win. When you say brainwashed I have t disagree when we learned about ww2 in school we weren't told oh big Germany and japan were terrible and it's all their fault, but what do I know maybe we just had one of the few unbiased teachers. Of course, we didn't learn anything of value from the class since the gloss over almost all the major events of WW2 except the Holocaust and Pearl Harbor. But yes you are correct im 15 but have and will always have a love of WW2. But yes the US unknowingly and not intentionally got itself involved trying to prevent more bloodshed. It also says a lot about how you feel when you insult others intellect because they have a disagreement, it also shows how self-centered and sure of yourself you are.

[@4catsnow]

They sailed the Hornet within range of the land of the rising sun so James Doolittle and his associates could offer a preview of coming attractions.....Greatest Generation.

[@DrewDyrewood]

I am so glad this ship has finally been found. May the souls of her lost crew finally have peace knowing they have finally been found once again. Wish we had kept the greatest carrier that fought in WW2, the CV-6 USS Enterprise. It was possibly the greatest naval vessel during the Second World War with the most decorations and battle stars of any ship. She was also the only carrier in the Pacific for a time and the Japanese just couldn’t sink her.

[@uberjeff7583]

I feel the same

[@deathsheir2035]

But they certainly tried to sink her, and even falsely recorded her sinking, 3 different times, which in turn caused them to give the Enterprise the nickname "Grey Ghost"

[@Cirux321]

Enterprise took a beating in the same battle when Hornet was sunk. She was however, with great effort, repaired enough for combat readiness in just two weeks and returned to the Solomon Islands, aiding in the sinking of the Japanese battleship Hiei. Hiei was also found by the Petrel just a couple weeks ago.

[@jeremywilliams4381]

The elusive Gray Ghost. The Big E!

[@kdrapertrucker]

We did keep it, her steel was incorporated into CVN 65, and CVN 65s steel is being reworked for CVN-80 and cv-6 fittings were incorporated into CVN -65 and are in storage to be incorporated into CVN-80. We kept her, she continues to serve her country with distinction. Much better then rotting away at a pier, having kids that do not appreciate her spilling ice cream on her decks.

[@stewartpidasle6165]

THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED OUR GREAT CONTRY.

[@georgechalifour88]

My next door nabor was on the Hornet when it sank and got home to talk about . He has since passed. I remember well . Rest in peace Mr. Bolduc !

[@wildkev1010]

Wow that is simply amazing for a man to see where he was stationed more then 75 years ago on a ship that has been sitting on the bottom of the ocean. We are about to see some pretty amazing discoveries in the next decade or so

[@jeffreylindsey1757]

A tragic but fascinating piece of American naval combat history. Much respect to the men who served combat in World War II, not to mention all the women who served as well at home and abroad. Probably the greatest generation this country will ever see. There are very few surviving veterans of this conflict so if you happen to see one make sure you thank them for their service, heroism and Devotion to duty. Because of their sacrifice and all who followed them, we still live FREE!! Thank you n God bless and Godspeed. Semper Fi

[@91_C4_FL]

Amazing the shape Hornet is still in after 77 years. Titanic was at the bottom for only 73 years when it was first discovered and it was far more deteriorated even then.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

The deeper depth means little oxygen or sealife.

[@91_C4_FL]

WALTERBROADDUS I figured so. Hornet sits around a mile deeper than Titanic.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@DOUG HEINS You might give the paint some credit. That is a lot of grey anti corrosion paint at work. But the depth is the big difference in condition.

[@91_C4_FL]

WALTERBROADDUS Very true. I’m sure 30+ years of innovation in naval/maritime architecture made Hornet a better built ship.

[@renjaveln9479]

Im so impressed how well the ship looked. No rust, nothing. Looked liked it just sank there. Crazy.

[@rhoadsenator]

When I was a kid. I was asked to do an interview of one of my neighbors. His name was Olin. Olin served on the USS Hornet as a firefighter. He would not elaborate on his experience. But told me he was in the war. This was in the early 1990s. He's been long gone. He was a good man for the short time I knew him. I never knew he was a Navy veteran until that day. Even as a kid I didn't know how to thank him. Like you Navy veterans for your sacrifice. Being on a ship is not easy much less in wartime. I served for the Marines. I had the opportunity of riding along with the Navy on an lhd called USS Wasp.

[@craigevan9649]

No mention of the Hornet launching the Doolittle raid?! 🇺🇸🕊🇯🇵

[@dtennow]

Or, it's part in the Battle of Midway.

[@TSemasFl]

Old news,

[@normanalvarez5751]

@@TSemasFl Old news really you are obviously an idiot

[@seancollins9745]

I bet looking at the level of corrosion, this boat could be raised, that naval paint was amazing, the bismark looks great too

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

That deep, the oxygen is low. Notice little Marine growth that deep.

[@Dargonhuman]

There isn't a lot of corrosion, true, but there's no telling how much damage the superstructure took during the battle - the structural integrity could still be compromised enough from the Japanese artillery that raising it could still be problematic. Would be interesting if they looked into it to find out though.

[@seancollins9745]

@@Dargonhuman if the boat was so compromised she would have broken up

[@Tony.795]

@@Dargonhuman Nevermind the impact on the ocean floor. Ships sink like rocks once they are full of water.

[@Dargonhuman]

@@Tony.795 That's also true. That much weight traveling that fast would make a significantly damaging impact that would further compromise the hull integrity.

[@BretAllenStudios]

Wow, that's just amazing the tech we possess now to be capable of finding our history on the bottom of the ocean. Simply amazing! RIP USS Hornet.

[@mathbrown9099]

Good show, CBS Mornings. Keep these historical warships in our sight.

[@rogerhwerner6997]

Another marvelous carrier discoverec. Hornet ranks with Yorktown, Waltzing Mathilda, and Lexington, Lady Lex, as one of the storied WWII carriers. It was from her deck the Doolittle's plane took off. What a great ship and a valiant crew. Never divulge her location.

[@arnoldstollar5375]

Clear water and clean water, good film

[@tiberiussempronious6252]

Was he on board during the Doolittle raid? I wish they would have mentioned it

[@panzerwolf494]

This was the same carrier from the Doolittle raid

[@normanalvarez5751]

Yes it was pretty cool

[@scottalvarez8870]

What an awesome gentleman! Thank you for protecting our country. I will never forget this story.

[@tommytube268]

What words could I say to show my appreciation for the sacrifices of these brave sailors and fliers.