Battle of the Coral Sea: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Lexington (DV2) Aircraft Carrier : Wreckage Found

8 May 1942 the U.S.S. Lexington Sunk as a result of enemy action at the Battle of the Coral Sea. Sunk as a result of enemy action at the Battle of the Coral Sea US Navy.  The fourth Lexington (CV 2) was originally designated CC 1; laid down as a battle cruiser 8 January 1921 …