A team led by billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says it has found the wreck of the USS Lexington, an aircraft carrier that was sunk in World War II with the loss of more than 200 sailors.

The USS Lexington was found 3km (2 miles) underwater in the Coral Sea, about 800km off Australia's east coast. The ship was lost in the Battle of the Coral Sea, fought with Japan from 4-8 May 1942.

The USS Lexington—also known as Lady Lex—was sunk by the Japanese navy during the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 8, 1942. She went down with 216 crew and 35 aircraft and made tragic history as ...

USS Lexington wreck found by billionaire Paul Allen's crew . USS Lexington, which was lost in World War II Battle of Coral Sea 76 years ago was discovered by Microsoft co-founder and Seattle ...

World War II aircraft carrier wreckage found 00:24. BANGKOK --A piece of prized World War II U.S. naval history, the wreckage of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, which was sunk by the Japanese ...

The USS Lexington, a U.S. aircraft carrier which sank during World War II, has been found in the Coral Sea. A search team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen discovered the wreckage, March 5 ...

Wreckage from the USS Lexington – a US aircraft carrier sunk by the Japanese during World War II – has been discovered 500 miles off the Australian coast by a team of explorers led by ...

The USS Lexington, originally built as a battlecruiser and later converted into a fleet carrier, became a pivotal asset for the US Navy during World War II and earned the nickname “Lady Lex.” ...

A “Good Luck” flag was donated and placed on display aboard the USS Lexington Museum for almost three decades, but now it has made its journey to Japan to be formally reunited with the family.

The USS Lexington was found 3km (2 miles) underwater in the Coral Sea, about 800km off Australia's east coast. The ship was lost in the Battle of the Coral Sea, fought with Japan from 4-8 May 1942.

Wreckage from the USS Lexington -- a US aircraft carrier sunk by the Japanese during World War II -- has been discovered 500 miles off the Australian coast by a team of explorers led by ...