The Start of a Groundbreaking Discovery
It all began when a state-of-the-art uncrewed ocean-mapping drone named DriX spotted what appeared to be a ship beneath the waves of the Iron Bottom Sound in the Solomon Islands. This find opened the door to a significant chapter in naval history from World War II.
Uncovering the Legend of Teruzuki
After the initial detection, remote-operated vehicles were deployed to explore the wreckage. Maritime archaeologists conducted thorough inspections and ultimately confirmed it to be the long-lost Japanese destroyer Teruzuki, sunk during World War II.
Historical Insights from the Wreck
Thanks to the stringent wartime secrecy of the Japanese navy, these images of the Teruzuki wreck represent the very first publicly available photographs of the ship. The revelations regarding the Teruzuki’s fate provide profound insights that could reshape our understanding of historical events.
Catch the Discovery in Action
To explore this significant find further and hear insights from the crew aboard the Exploration Vehicle Nautilus who were instrumental in the discovery, be sure to check out the video linked in this article.
Originally published on September 14, 2025, at 5:00 a.m. PT.
