"The naval forces available for purposes of local defense were, like the Army garrison, concentrated in the Panama area, where Rear Adm. F. H. Sadler, Commander Panama Naval Coastal Frontier, had at his disposal a small and motley force of patrol planes, submarines, and subchasers. For "heavy" units, Admiral Sadler had two old destroyers and a gunboat, and the rest of his command consisted of 6 submarines, 3 converted yachts, 5 subchasers, 1 mine sweeper, and 12 patrol planes with their tender."
Soooo yes there may have been some but not many. If anyone has (public) records to names of sailors his name was Conrad Sonanders. I can't find much about him but mabey someone here could. I just really want to know how much of this hogwash and how much is true.
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