Fragments were found at a depth of about 7,000 meters. This is the deepest shipwreck

Researchers from Caladan Oceanic have discovered the remains of a destroyer at a depth of 6,895 meters off the coast of the Philippines

"Samuel B. Roberts."This is a record depth at which shipwrecks have so far been found. The previous record holder, the aircraft carrier Johnston, rests at a depth of about 6.5 km. For comparison, the wreckage of the Titanic lies at a depth of about 4 km.

The researchers report that when immersedthe ship hit the bottom with its bow, which caused the hull to deform. The photographs also show that the stern of the ship has diverged by about 5 m. However, otherwise the hull has retained its integrity.

The remains of the ship. Video: Victor Vescovo, Caladan Oceanic

American ship "Samuel B.Roberts" crashed during the battle near the central island of Samar on October 25, 1944. The destroyer participated in the battle for the liberation of the Philippines - the then American colony - from Japanese occupation.

"Samuel B.Roberts" took part in a major naval battle. Several small American destroyers and destroyers engaged the Imperial Japanese Navy, including its huge battleship Yamato, forcing it to retreat. But having used up almost all the ammunition, the destroyer was shot down and sunk.

Photo: Victor Vescovo, Caladan Oceanic

Photos published by Veskovo showthe bow of the ship and the fallen mast, immersed in blue water. Investigators also discovered the supposed location of a battleship shell that caused the ship to sink.

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