What happened to Steve Rogers after the drone aircraft exploded over the North Atlantic?

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Chris Evans as Captain America stands in costume holding his shield, with an American flag and sunlight in the background. — Captain America Chris Evans as the title character in *Captain America: The First Avenger* (2011), directed by Joe Johnston.

After the drone aircraft exploded over the North Atlantic during the final days of World War II, Steve Rogers was left floating in the water, appearing to be dead.1

For many years, it was believed he had perished in the frigid ocean. However, it was later revealed in Avengers no. 4 (1964) that Rogers had not died. Instead, he had become trapped in ice and remained preserved in a state of suspended animation. He was eventually discovered and revived by the Avengers, who found his thawing body.1