Altalena Ship Found Intact 503 Meters Deep Off Israeli Coast After 78 Years
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
After months of preparation, Israeli ministers announced the intact discovery of the Altalena ship 503 meters underwater off Israel's coast, a vessel that arrived in 1948 carrying Irgun fighters and weapons and was involved in a deadly conflict.
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- The Altalena ship was found intact 503 meters deep off Israel's coast after 78 years.
- The discovery followed months of detailed planning and used advanced maritime technology.
- The ship arrived in June 1948 with Irgun fighters and military supplies.
- A confrontation over the ship led to 16 Irgun and 3 IDF deaths.
- The announcement was made by Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
The Altalena ship was located intact at a depth of 503 meters west of Israel's coast during a complex maritime search operation completed overnight. Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced the discovery, which followed months of meticulous planning and preparation. The search utilized a vessel equipped with advanced sensors and survey systems to locate the historic ship.
The Altalena arrived in Israel in June 1948 carrying immigrants, including Irgun fighters, as well as weapons and military equipment. The ship became a focal point of conflict, resulting in the deaths of 16 Irgun members and three IDF soldiers during the confrontation surrounding it.
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