After 108 years of mystery, the wreckage of the USCGC Tampa has finally been found 50 miles off Cornwall's coast. This discovery resolves one of World War I’s most heartbreaking mysteries. A German torpedo sank the vessel on September 26, 1918, claiming 131 lives and marking the US Coast Guard's largest combat loss in a single event. A specialised diving team recently identified the wreck at a depth of 94 meters, concluding their three-year search effort. This finding brings long-awaited closure to the families of those who perished and pays tribute to a crew honoured with the Purple Heart for their sacrifice during the war's final weeks. Archaeological surveys of the site will now facilitate formal memorial services for the fallen sailors.
