USS Edsall Wreck Discovered 82 Years After WWII Sinking

The Australian Navy has confirmed the discovery of the USS Edsall, a destroyer lost in battle against Japanese forces in 1942.

The USS Edsall, known for its evasive maneuvers, was sunk by Japanese forces on March 1, 1942, during a fierce battle in the Indian Ocean.
The wreck was found by the Royal Australian Navy 200 miles east of Christmas Island, using advanced robotic and sonar technology.
The discovery was announced on Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, honoring the more than 200 servicemen who perished with the ship.
The Edsall was nicknamed the 'Dancing Mouse' by Japanese forces due to its ability to dodge over 1,400 shells before being sunk by dive bombers.
The ship's location was confirmed after a year of exploration, providing closure to the families of those who lost their lives.