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‘David without a slingshot’ — a daring dive into deep depths reminds us of tin can heroism
The ship was found at a depth of 20,400 feet beneath the surface of the Philippine Sea.
By Jon Simkins
Sunken aircraft carrier Hornet — best known for Doolittle Raid — located miles below the waves
The members of the research vessel Petrel crew are no strangers to historic underwater archaeological discoveries.
By Jon Simkins
USS Indianapolis survivors recount harrowing battle for survival in new documentary
The film is available for viewing through Feb. 5.
By Jon Simkins
Convicted Navy serial killer is denied parole on his 20th try
The break in the murder investigation came after a woman who survived a 1973 attack saw a composite drawing of the suspect and realized it was the same man, a sailor from the nearby Charleston Naval Base. Poring over Navy photographs, she identified Richard Valenti, a radar operations specialist on the submarine rescue ship Petrel.
Ex-sailor, convicted serial killer, up for 20th parole hearing
The break in the murder investigation came after a woman who survived a 1973 attack saw a composite drawing of the suspect and realized it was the same man, a sailor from the nearby Charleston Naval Base. Poring over Navy photographs, she identified Richard Valenti, a radar operations specialist on the submarine rescue ship Petrel.
Paul Allen’s expedition team discovers third WWII shipwreck in a month
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's expeditionary crew has located another Navy ship lost during WWII.
By Jon Simkins
MEDAL: Underwater discoveries help us remember history, honor the fallen
The crew of the Research Vessel Petrel, led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is on a roll.
By Military Times Editors
Sunken ship of legendary Sullivan brothers discovered nearly 3 miles beneath the surface
A total of 687 men from the Atlanta-class light cruiser died in the attack, including all five Sullivan brothers.
By Jon Simkins