Sunken WWII cruiser identified

A sunken ship found in the Java Sea has been identified as the USS Houston which suck during the Battle of the Sunda Straight on February 28th, 1942.

After analyzing all of the data, an assessment from the Naval History and Heritage Command concluded that all of the recorded data is consistent with the identification of the wrecked vessel as the former USS Houston.

The site of the sunken ship, while a popular recreational dive site, is the final resting place of approximately 700 Sailors and Marines. The assessment noted signs that unknown persons removed hull rivets and a metal plate from the ship. U.S. and Indonesian representatives are currently coordinating to develop measures to prevent continued disturbance of the site.

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Story: U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs | Photo: U.S. Navy/MC3 Christian Senyk