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We have had a successful #submarine dive today and relocated the #DUKW. The US #military vehicle was lost on 30 April 1945, days before the end of the #WW2. All the crew of 25 perished with the exception of Corporal Thomas Hough, who was a lifeguard in civilian life. The wreck, located at 276 meters of depth in #LakeGarda, Italy, is a war grave. Our present mission is to assist the local authorities with the monitoring and preservation of the site. Here is an article with preliminary information and today's developments: https://lnkd.in/ec-nWgS For more information visit our website: www.promare.org

Le prime IMMAGINI del Dukw sprofondato nel '45 oggi riprese nel Garda. Morandi: ''Vorremmo riportarlo in superficie''

Le prime IMMAGINI del Dukw sprofondato nel '45 oggi riprese nel Garda. Morandi: ''Vorremmo riportarlo in superficie''

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A former work colleague and uncle of another (both now deceased) served in the US Army's 10th MTN DIV.  Both men recalled that incident with great sorrow.  Partly because it appeared to be caused by overloading of the vehicle rather than enemy action. (although there was still plenty of that along the road up the lakeshore), but perhaps most especially because at that time the war was almost over (only a day or two later they were drinking wine in Mussolini's private villa).  Very eerie photos.  "Rest in peace" to all who were aboard.

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