Wreckage of World War II carrier USS Lexington found in Coral Sea

According to CNN, the wreckage was found in the Coral Sea by the expedition crew of Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel.

The aircraft carrier, dubbed the “Lady Lex,” was lost in May 1942, along with 216 crew members and 35 aircraft,  during what historians consider the first carrier battle in history. More than 2,000 crew members were rescued.