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Found: wreck of Yamato sister ship Musashi
Posted on 3/4/15 at 6:52 am
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 7:02 am to Jim Rockford
I wish I had the money for a private exploration team.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 7:12 am to jmarto1
I would've thought Musashi's remains would've been found long ago, since the sinking spot, I believe, was fairly well pinpointed. I was wrong.
Many times in this forum, I've recommended a book entitled "Requiem for Battleship Yamato" by Misturu Yoshida, a Japanese naval officer who sailed on Yamato's suicide mission to Okinawa in April 1945. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the Pacific theater of WWII.
Sister ships, Yamato and Musashi were beautifully colossal vessels--which, of course, hardly concealed their lethal purpose. Unfortunately, not many photos exist of either ship.
Many times in this forum, I've recommended a book entitled "Requiem for Battleship Yamato" by Misturu Yoshida, a Japanese naval officer who sailed on Yamato's suicide mission to Okinawa in April 1945. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the Pacific theater of WWII.
Sister ships, Yamato and Musashi were beautifully colossal vessels--which, of course, hardly concealed their lethal purpose. Unfortunately, not many photos exist of either ship.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 7:18 am to TigerPanzer
Thanks for posting that book. Will have to check it out.
I would like to see images of the Yorktown (CV-5) and the Hornet (CV-8).
I would like to see images of the Yorktown (CV-5) and the Hornet (CV-8).
Posted on 3/4/15 at 7:22 am to Spaceman Spiff
They're online. I don't have time to look them up at the moment, but the're out there.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 7:39 am to Jim Rockford
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It was at a depth of more than 1km (3,280ft) on the floor of the Sibuyan Sea off the Philippines.
Considering the mountains in the background of the picture, it is hard to believe that the depth of the water there is over 1km. That is incredible.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:17 am to slackster
Makes it more believable IYAM. those mountains are just the peaks of an underwater mountain which is much sheerer than anything sitting on the continental shelf
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 9:18 am
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:25 am to Swoopin
Very cool. I've always wondered how it would have turn out if the two Japanese super BBs had engaged in a battle with a line of our Iowa class BBs.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:32 am to Jim Rockford
Awesome. It took Paul Allen 8 years to find it and they basically knew exactly where it was sunk and it's one of the largest battleships ever made. That Malaysian airliner will be a tough find.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:35 am to tigerpimpbot
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Awesome. It took Paul Allen 8 years to find it and they basically knew exactly where it was sunk and it's one of the largest battleships ever made. That Malaysian airliner will be a tough find.
Valid point.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:45 am to Darth_Vader
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Very cool. I've always wondered how it would have turn out if the two Japanese super BBs had engaged in a battle with a line of our Iowa class BBs.
Students of Naval Warfare should not neglect World War One.
Naval warfare back then was very interesting and, of course, different than WW2 naval warfare. The Battle of Jutland, for example, remains the first, last and only battle featuring long lines of opposing modern battleships blasting away at each other.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:57 am to Champagne
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Naval warfare back then was very interesting and, of course, different than WW2 naval warfare. The Battle of Jutland, for example, remains the first, last and only battle featuring long lines of opposing modern battleships blasting away at each other.
Good point. And I've always found WWI far more interesting than WWII. But let's not forget there was one final decent surface capital ship engagement during WWII. It was the last time battleships ever faced off and also the last time one fleet was able to "cross the T" of an enemy fleet.
The Battle of Surigao Strait
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:09 am to Jim Rockford
Thanks for sharing. 
My grandfathers ship was hit by a kamikaze in the battle of Leyte Gulf.
My grandfathers ship was hit by a kamikaze in the battle of Leyte Gulf.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:16 am to Palo Gaucho
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My grandfathers ship was hit by a kamikaze in the battle of Leyte Gulf.
Was he on a tin can? Those dudes had it rough but stood and fought like hell.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:20 am to Darth_Vader
Jutland is worth a look.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:20 am to Darth_Vader
He was on a Harris class attack transport. I used to love sitting on his porch listening to him talk about his time in the service.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:34 am to Champagne
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Jutland is worth a look.
Agreed. I've always been really interested with late 19th and early 20th century capital ships. There's just something about them I've always found to be really cool. From the Naval engagements of the Spanish American War, the Great White Fleet, Russo-Japanese War, to Jutland. That time in naval warfare just seems really interesting.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:35 am to Palo Gaucho
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He was on a Harris class attack transport. I used to love sitting on his porch listening to him talk about his time in the service.
Those were still very vulnerable ships and a dangerous place to be. Salute to your grandfather and his service.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:40 am to Jim Rockford
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Neither ship survived the war.
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