Uncovering History
During a recent expedition, ocean explorers found a 1940-41 Ford Super Deluxe “Woody” car on the hangar deck of the sunken USS Yorktown, alongside a hand-painted mural mapping the ship's voyages.
The USS Yorktown, a pivotal WWII aircraft carrier, sank during the Battle of Midway. Its wreck now serves as a habitat for marine life and a research site for NOAA.
Calls for Expertise
NOAA researchers have tentatively identified the car and are seeking insights from automobile enthusiasts to further understand this unique find.
The car, possibly used by significant figures like Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, raises questions about its presence on a military vessel.