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Old 02-19-23, 08:15 AM   #1
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Default wreckage of a U.S. submarine from World War II was found

https://www.npr.org/2023/02/19/11581...ne-found-japan

The wreckage of a U.S. submarine from World War II was found off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan — after disappearing almost 80 years ago.

The USS Albacore, credited with sinking at least 10 enemy vessels during the war, was found by the University of Tokyo's Tamaki Ura and positively identified by the Naval History and Heritage Command, the Navy said on Thursday.

Albacore was long assumed to be lost forever. According to Japanese records, the submarine, with a crew of 85 men on board, likely struck a mine just off the shore of Hokkaido on Nov. 7, 1944, the NHHC said.

"Most importantly, the wreck represents the final resting place of Sailors that gave their life in defense of the nation and should be respected by all parties as a war grave," read the Navy's press release.

The NHHC said its archaeologists used underwater imagery provided by Ura's team to confirm the remains were those of the Albacore. Data from the Japan Center for Asian Historical Records mentioning the loss of an American submarine steered Ura to the site of the wreckage. Ura's team used data collected from a remotely operated vehicle to verify the historical records.

Six of the Albacore's enemy sinkings were enemy combat ships, making the vessel one of World War II's top combat submarines, according to the Navy.
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Old 02-19-23, 08:40 AM   #2
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RIP to those lost on the Albacore. We will never forget your sacrifice.
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Old 02-25-23, 01:47 PM   #3
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The daughter of the COB of the Albacore came to the USSVI Tang Base meeting Saturday Feb 18th.

She gave a nice talk about life at that time.

She was very (VERY) glad to hear the Albacore was found. She said "Now I know where my Father is".
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Old 02-25-23, 07:14 PM   #4
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