On August 3, researchers off the coast of Hawaii discovered a sunken ship more than 60 years old, according to Fox News.
The Mission San Miguel was used as a fuel transport during World War II. The ship sank after it hit a reef while on its journey from Seattle to Guam in 1957.
All of the crew escaped the vessel, but the ship sank into 80-foot waters.
Although the ship did not have a flashy function, its role was necessary and important for the war effort, said Kelly Keogh of the Maritime Heritage Coordinator at the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
The three divers who discovered the wreck were excited and frightened at the discovery of the ship, reported the Star Tribune.
"I turn around, and there's this giant, looming structure – so eerie," said maritime archaeologist Melissa Price.
"I had to stare at it for a little bit, then I started freaking out under water, screaming and motioning," said Rebecca Weible, UH Manoa marine biology student.
The ship is located in the Papahanaumokuakea waters where it will remain, protected and studied on the ocean floor, according to Stars and Stripes.
The ship was also used in the Korean War and received several commendations for its service.
