Entertainment30 March, 20261 min read
Deep Sea Vision Locates Submerged Object Near Howland Island Linked to Earhart
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Deep Sea Vision claims to locate Earhart's wreckage. The search is led by Deep Sea Vision, a Charleston-based company.
Wreck Discovery Claim
Deep Sea Vision located an anomaly resembling an airplane about 161 kilometers from Howland Island. The sonar image showed a shape similar to a Lockheed Electra 10E. They explained three factors that make them certain about their find.
Mixed Reactions
Skepticism and excitement greeted the discovery. Some pointed out structural differences between the wreck and a Lockheed Electra 10E. Smithsonian curator noted this is one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century.
Hartigan's Book Provides Context
Hartigan's book addresses the many contradictory theories about Earhart. She undertook an expedition to Nikumaroro Island. They searched for evidence that Earhart and Noonan may have been castaways.