Posted on Mar 5, 2023

Wreck of long-lost US World War II submarine found off Japanese coast

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Japanese researchers have located the wreck of USS Albacore, one of the most successful U.S. submarines of World War II, off the island of Hokkaido, where the sub sank after hitting a mine in November 1944.

Wreck of long-lost US World War II submarine found off Japanese coast

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I wonder how many U.S. Submarines suffered a similar fate, Charlie...

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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I bet the number is pretty high...

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LTC Stephen C.

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"In the U.S. submarine service, about 16,000 officers and enlisted men made war patrols; from among these 3,406 died in action. This amounted to 22% of the force, the highest death rate of any branch of the American armed services." "Fifty-two submarines lost"
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CPL Douglas Chrysler

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I was hoping for a happy ending.

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Wreck of long-lost US World War II submarine found off Japanese coast

Wreck of long-lost US World War II submarine found off Japanese coast

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