"Wreck of long-lost US World War II submarine found" Topic
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Tango01  | 10 Aug 2023 8:36 p.m. PST |
… off Japanese coast
"The U.S. Navy has confirmed that a wreck off the Japanese island of Hokkaido is that of USS Albacore, one of the most successful U.S. submarines of World War II.
The submarine is thought to have sunk on Nov. 7, 1944, when Japanese surface ships recorded an underwater explosion in the area, probably after the sub struck a naval mine. The Albacore was on a wartime patrol at that time, and all 85 crewmembers on board were killed when the submarine went down…"
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| Andrew Walters | 11 Aug 2023 9:04 a.m. PST |
Definitely gives you pause. It's good to stop and think about these hallowed places. It gives a sense of perspective that is otherwise easily lost. |
| Tango01 | 11 Aug 2023 3:08 p.m. PST |
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