The Kings and Generals historical animated series on the Pacific War continues with the remarkable story of the USS Hornet, one of the most iconic aircraft carriers of World War II. From the daring ...

Late Billionaire Paul Allen’s Expedition Ship Makes Remarkable Discovery. In a sensational story that seems torn from a Clive Cussler fiction novel, the private research vessel funded by late ...

After a fierce battle in 1942, the USS Hornet succumbed to an onslaught from Japanese dive-bombers, torpedo planes and destroyers, which hit the ship with torpedoes. But now, after years of searching, ...

The late Paul Allen's research vessel, the Petrel, has found another historic warship at the bottom of the ocean. In the wake of an initial discovery in late January, the expedition crew has confirmed ...

Photo courtesy of Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Inc. The little ship called R/V Petrel is on a roll. Just last week, the team behind this research vessel said it had found the wreck of the Japanese ...

5 inch guns of the USS Hornet. R/V Petrel photo. This post has been updated to include a statement by Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran. The late Paul Allen’s research team discovered the ...

This year marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon after the U.S. withdrew its troops from the Vietnam War. On Saturday, those who fought in that conflict gathered at the USS Hornet in Alameda for a ...