107 years missing: The submarine USS F-1 discovered in front of San Diego!

107 years missing: The submarine USS F-1 discovered in front of San Diego!

San Diego, Kalifornien, USA - The submarine "Us F-1", which has been missing since the First World War, was discovered in the sea off the coast of San Diego after 107 years. Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (who) made this remarkable find during a training diving. The submarine dropped on December 17, 1917 after a collision with the sister ship USS F-3 while it was maneuvers. In this tragic incident, 19 of the 24 crew members died; Only three survived because they were on deck at the time of the accident and were saved. The wreck was discovered at a depth of about 400 meters, with the most modern underwater technologies used.

The expedition enabled a detailed documentation of the submarine, which was built in 1912 and had a length of about 44 meters. The "USS F-1" was driven by diesel engines above water and electric motors when diving. In addition to the "USS F-1", the researchers also discovered the wreck of a marine training plane that crashed nearby in 1950. A memorial ceremony was held in memory of the fallen crew members, in which a ship bell rang 19 times to commemorate the deceased. This ceremony took place on board the "Atlantis" research yacht, which was used for the expedition.

technological progress and deep -sea research

The team used both the manned research diving boat "Alvin" and the autonomous underwater vehicle "Sentry". Both vehicles are designed for depths of over 4000 meters and enable a precise examination of the sea floor. In order to document the contents of the wreck, highly developed camera systems were attached to "Alvin", which were able to create high -resolution photos and videos. With the help of sonar technology and photogrammetric models, a photo-realistic 3D model of the submarine was created, which showed that the fuselage was surprisingly well preserved, while in other parts such as the propeller and the tower corrosion was visible. Interior shots were not made out of respect for the dead.

The expedition included several dives for training young pilots and was largely supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other partners. The results of research are not only used for historical archives, but also for educational purposes in museums and training facilities. Through technologies such as sonar and photogrammetry, which are now the standard of deep-sea research, new knowledge in submarine technology could be gained.

The history of the submarines

The historical context of the "USS F-1" is closely linked to the development of the submarines. The world's first submarine, the "Turtle", was constructed by David Bushnell in 1775. U-boats experienced their first large-scale military commitment in the First World War, whereby they were crucial for the strategic operations of the various naval staff. Over time, there were significant technological progress, especially with the introduction of diesel engines and later by nuclear reactors that significantly expanded the diving times and possible uses.

The discovery of the "USS F-1" not only marks an important historical moment in submarine history, but also shows the progressive technologies in deep-sea research and their potential for researching the past. The scholars hope to gain further knowledge about maritime history and the associated human fates through such expeditions.