The USS Emmons, which was a United States Navy ship has reportedly been vandalized by thieves.

The remains of the ship which act as a grave site for 60 US Navy men is located 145 feet under the sea. It was used in World War II until it was hit by five kamikazes in the water near Okinawa, Japan. The ship refused to sink, until the U.S. Navy decided to sink it to prevent the Japanese from getting their hands on it.

The ship now is protected by international law, and is looked at as a protected grave site like any other cemetery is.

There will be an investigation to try and find out who vandalized the USS Emmons, but it may be almost impossible to catch the criminals committed these crimes. The thieves actually went inside of the ship and removed the name plate which gives various information about the ship. The items stolen from the Emmons are sure to be very valuable as anything having to do with World War II Navy ships always are.