What did Ballard discover in 1998?
USS Yorktown
Bismarck
Titanic
PT-109
Answer
USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier sunk during the Battle of Midway in 1942, was discovered by Robert Ballard in 1998. Using advanced sonar technology, Ballard's team located the wreckage approximately 3 miles (5 kilometers) below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. The discovery provided valuable insights into the events of the battle and the fate of the ship and its crew.
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