Remarkable WWII Finds in the Pacific: Sunken Battlefield Uncovered Off Saipan
The Battle of Saipan, one of the most critical moments of World War II, has left behind an extraordinary underwater battlefield, nearly 80 years later.
Researchers, using advanced technology, have recently uncovered a wide array of military relics on the seafloor off the coast of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. These discoveries range from shipwrecks and planes to amphibious vehicles and tanks, all remnants of the brutal conflict between Japanese and U.S. forces during the summer of 1944.
Among the most intriguing finds is a U.S. PBY Coronado seaplane resting in 80 feet of water, outside Saipan’s barrier reef.
This aircraft, once known only to a few local divers, had never been documented archaeologically until now. The plane's wreckage, complete with bullet holes, tells a chilling story of the catastrophic events that took place during the battle. Further exploration of the area has revealed intact amphibious vehicles, such as LVTs (Landing Vehicle Tracked), some modified in battle, as well as tanks and wrecked ships.
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