World War II Wreck Hunter RV Petrel Reborn as Navy Survey Ship Sarah Lynn

A billionaire’s ship designed to find the most famous lost ships of World War II has reemerged as a U.S. Navy survey ship, USNI News has learned. Service officials confirmed to USNI News that MV Sarah Lynn, which earlier this year operated off the coast of Alaska, is the former RV Petrel, the late Paul Allen-owned research vessel that found such famous World War II ships like USS Indianapolis (CA-35), USS Juneau (CL-52), Japanese carrier IJN Kaga, carriers USS Lexington (CV-2), USS Wasp (CV-7) and USS Hornet (CV-8), among many others. Following Allen’s death, the Navy bought Petrel in 2022 for $12.5