In which year did Ballard discover the USS Yorktown?
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Answer
In 1998, Robert Ballard, a renowned oceanographer, discovered the wreckage of the USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier that sank during the Battle of Midway in 1942. Ballard's team used sonar technology to locate the ship, which was found in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 160 miles northwest of Midway Island. The discovery provided valuable insights into the battle and helped to preserve the legacy of the Yorktown and its crew.
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