World War II-era boat revealed as drought continues to shrink Northern California lake

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A World War II-era boat has emerged at Shasta Lake, the latest historical reveal caused by the continuing drought in the Western United States. Shasta-Trinity National Forest posted photos of the discovery Sunday morning on its Twitter page. The marking “31-17” stamped on the side of the now rusted and deteriorated landing craft confirms that it was assigned to the attack transport USS Monrovia, the post stated. The USS Monrovia was launched in 1942 and among other duties was used by Gen. George S. Patton ahead of the invasion of Sicily in summer 1943. The Monrovia was dec...