The wreck of the German battleship Bismarck was discovered in 1989 by Robert Ballard in the North Atlantic at a depth of approximately 4,791 meters (15,719 feet), about 400 miles west of Brest, France. The ship lies upright, although it sustained heavy damage from its final battle and the impact of hitting the seabed. The cause of the sinking is a matter of debate, but the evidence from the wreck points to the crew scuttling the ship. #bismarck #battleshipbismarck #battleship #reel #foryoupage #

The German battleship Bismarck was the the pride of the Kriegsmarine, Nazi Germany's naval service. Neck and neck with the U.S.S. Hood, war ties on the water led to the loss of nearly 3,500 men. Learn more with #AbandonedExpeditionShipwreck tonight at 10p ET on Science Channel. | Science Channel