New search underway for World War II shipwreck that poses pollution threat off Florida coast

South Africa News News

New search underway for World War II shipwreck that poses pollution threat off Florida coast
South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines
  • 📰 CBSNews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 21 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 12%
  • Publisher: 68%

Scientists have resumed their search for the SS Norlindo, an elusive and potentially hazardous World War II shipwreck off the coast of Florida.

Scientists have resumed their search for the SS Norlindo, an elusive and potentially hazardous World War II shipwreck off the coast of Florida, for the third time in less than two years, officials said. This latest attempt to locate the sunken vessel, considered"the first casualty of WWII in the Gulf of Mexico," comes after previous expeditions led by an international team of oceanic explorers and archeologists in 2021 and 2022.to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

During the first expedition to search for SS Norlindo, scientists used autonomous underwater vehicle Eagle Ray to collect bathymetry and backscatter data to identify potential targets that may be the shipwreck.The team involved in the newest search is using high-resolution side-scar sonar technology to reach areas of the potential wreck site that were left unexplored in previous years, according to NOAA.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

CBSNews /  🏆 87. in US

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Scientists plan a comeback for Ukraine’s war-ravaged forestsSome forestry experts say the war’s destruction could lead to a major overhaul of how Ukraine manages its forests.
Read more »

Florida Man’s Florida Woman Steals the ShowFlorida Man’s Florida Woman Steals the ShowEccentric villainy, funky humidity, and Abbey Lee take center stage in the Sunshine State.
Read more »

22 veterans depart Anchorage on Last Frontier Honor Flight22 veterans depart Anchorage on Last Frontier Honor FlightLast Frontier Honor Flight offers the trip every spring and fall, prioritizing veterans of WWII, the Alaska Territorial Guard, and the Korean War — as well as those who are terminally ill.
Read more »

Disney goes to war with DeSantis as lobbyists told to gird for Florida battle: reportDisney goes to war with DeSantis as lobbyists told to gird for Florida battle: reportDeSantis, a likely GOP presidential candidate who has attacked “woke Disney,” said the company has long operated with an “unfair advantage.”
Read more »

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World’s districtFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World’s districtRepublican State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia said he had a message for Disney: “You are not going to win this fight. This governor is.”
Read more »

Watch: In A Small Light, a World War II Heroine Reemerges in the SpotlightWatch: In A Small Light, a World War II Heroine Reemerges in the SpotlightMiep Gies, who hid Anne Frank and her family in the now famous Amsterdam annex, is brought to life in a new National Geographic limited series. Watch an exclusive new teaser:
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-03 20:53:11