A NOAA team exploring the wreckage of the USS Nevada, a battleship that survived the Pearl Harbor attack and served in multiple wars, came across a remarkably preserved boot, offering a glimpse into the era.
NOAA researchers made an unexpected discovery while exploring the remnants of the USS Nevada. The Nevada, a veteran of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, met its final fate as a target for gunfire and torpedoes after years of service. It eventually sank in the Pacific, where it has remained for decades. Recently, a NOAA team investigating the wreckage stumbled upon a well-preserved boot, a remnant from the ship's earlier missions.
Other debris, including mattresses and a sink, were also discovered scattered on the ocean floor. NOAA clarified that the boot is not a piece of human remains and the ship was empty when intentionally sunk. While some equipment had been removed during decommissioning, many personal belongings of the sailors, like bunk mattresses, sinks, paint cans, filing cabinets, and spare equipment like the discovered boot, were left onboard.The USS Nevada, constructed in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1912 and commissioned in 1916, served in World War I protecting convoys carrying supplies from the U.S. to Great Britain. During the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, the Nevada was the only ship to get underway despite suffering damage from torpedoes and bombs. The crew skillfully managed to save the ship, beaching it in shallow waters for salvage. The Nevada's resilience was showcased by its survivor, Geb Galle, who emphasized the strategic decision to keep both boilers online, allowing them to get the ship moving quickly. This swift response earned two sailors from the Nevada the Medal of Honor. Despite facing hardships, the Nevada was salvaged and repaired, returning to active service and participating in significant battles like the D-Day landings in Normandy and the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.By the end of World War II, the Nevada, having aged beyond further duty, was designated as a target for atomic bomb testing in the Marshall Islands. These tests resulted in significant damage and radioactive contamination, leading to its official decommissioning. Ultimately, the ship was towed off shore and sunk by gunfire and torpedoes, finding its final resting place on the ocean floor
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