Wreckage of USS Ommaney Bay found/confirmed

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steve58

July 13, 2023, 03:45:32 PM
USS Ommaney Bay was a WWII escort carrier sunk by a twin engine kamikaze in January 1945 in the Sulu Sea.



https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/u-s-navy-confirms-wreck-of-wwii-carrier-uss-ommaney-bay
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July 13, 2023, 03:59:57 PM
I'm glad the ships location was not revealed.  The article mentions vandals have been cannibalizing's wrecks in the pacific for scrap metal.
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steve58

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July 13, 2023, 04:30:54 PM
Yeah, apparently steel manufactured before atomic bombs (aka Low-background steel) is worth a lot.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-background_steel
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

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July 14, 2023, 07:21:11 AM
Quote from: steve58 on July 13, 2023, 04:30:54 PMYeah, apparently steel manufactured before atomic bombs (aka Low-background steel) is worth a lot.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-background_steel

Ah, that explains a lot. 
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