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Maritime Archaeology of Guadalcanal: Iron Bottom Sound

July 2 – 23, 2025
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Current Status
Sonar Mapping
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We are mapping the seafloor to reveal details of the WWII Solomon Islands campaign battlefield alongside uncrewed surface vehicle DriX, preparing for upcoming ROV dives. Check out the Gallery tab to get caught up on our latest exploration of IJN destroyerTeruzuki, the bow of USS New Orleans, USS Northampton, and USS Vincennes!
9 hours 31 minutes ago
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Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands
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