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2015 computer enhanced sonar image of the sunken USS Independence in 2,600 feet of water off Half Moon Bay, California. Note that the colors are to better show the features and are not the true colors of the wreck.

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Caption     2015 computer enhanced sonar image of the sunken USS Independence in 2,600 feet of water off Half Moon Bay, California. Note that the colors are to better show the features and are not the true colors of the wreck. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Pacific Ocean
Date  2015
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,920 x 585 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
7 Sep 2016 04:57:58 PM

Note the distinct outline of an airplane at the base of the forward elevator, probably an SB2C-5 Helldiver.

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