America Unveils Lost Warship from WWII Era: USS Edsall's Wreck Discovered Off Australian Coast

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - In a groundbreaking discovery, the wreck of a US destroyer that sank in 1942 during World War II has been located off the coast of Australia. The historic ship, USS Edsall, will be remembered as a symbol of bravery and defiance in the face of overwhelming odds.

According to Caroline Kennedy, US Ambassador to Australia, the USS Edsall's crew suffered greatly during their final battle against Imperial Japanese forces. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, they successfully evaded over 1,400 shells from enemy battleships cruisers.

In a courageous last stand, Lt. Joshua Nix, who led the ship at the time, rallied his crew of sailors to fight on despite being under attack by 26 carrier dive bombers. Tragically, only one life was lost during this fierce battle: Lt. Joshual's own in a heroic sacrifice as he directed the bow of Edsall towards enemy warships.

Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Australia's chief of navy, praised the bravery and determination demonstrated by the crew of USS Edsall during the early days of World War II.

The wreck discovery was made possible through advanced hydrographic survey capabilities aboard the naval support ship MV Stoker. US officials say they will conduct further research to honor the memory of Lt. Josh Nix, Lieutenant Commander Charles L. Foy, and their entire crew - whose sacrifice on that fateful day over 80 years ago has been remembered for generations.

The USS Edsall was commissioned in 1920 as a part of the US Navy's growing presence in Asia during World 2. Its sinking marked a pivotal moment in Australia-US relations and cemented its place in Australian and international history.