WATCH: Exploration of legendary battleship Musashi

SIBUYAN SEA — Billionaire Paul Allen and his research team broadcast a livestream tour of the wreckage of the Japanese battleship Musashi on Friday.

The tour was the first-ever complete view of the vessel, recognized as one of the most advanced battleships in history. Viewers were shown exclusive footage of the ship, including details like the bow and stern sections, and the main conning tower.

“After eight years of diligent research, locating the Musashi was a meaningful moment for me and my team,” Allen said in a statement.

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