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Ship Wreck U.S.S. Lexington (CV-2)
This American aircraft carrier was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 9 May 1942. More than 200 sailors were killed. The wreckage was discovered on 5 March 2018 at a depth of almost 1,9mi together with some 11 warplanes in good condition.
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- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: U.S. Navy
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