Wreckage of USCG Cutter Tampa Discovered Off Cornwall, UK, After 108 Years
The wreckage of the USCG Cutter Tampa, lost in 1918 during World War I, has been discovered off the coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom, by the British diving team Gasperados. The vessel was torpedoed by a German submarine, resulting in the death of all 131 people aboard, including 111 Coast Guardsmen. This discovery marks the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War I. The Coast Guard has expressed a deep connection to the sacrifice of the Tampa's crew, emphasizing the enduring legacy of their service. The discovery was made possible through historical records and technical data provided by the Coast Guard Historians Office. 
