What did Ballard discover in 2002?
PT-109
USS Indianapolis
HMS Beagle
SS Andrea Doria
Answer
PT-109, a torpedo boat commanded by John F. Kennedy during World War II, was discovered in 2002 by Robert Ballard, a renowned oceanographer. The wreck was located in the Solomon Islands, where it had sunk in 1943 after being rammed by a Japanese destroyer. Ballard's discovery provided valuable insights into Kennedy's wartime experience and the challenges faced by the U.S. Navy during the Pacific campaign.
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