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This World War II Submarine Was Destroyed By Its Own Torpedo That Malfunctioned, Sinking It Off The Coast Of China
On October 24, 1944, during World War II, the USS Tang sank off the coast of China. The submarine was destroyed by its own torpedo, which slammed into the port side while launching an attack on a ...
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Here Are 10 Of The Most Celebrated Submarines Of WWII Ranked
The most successful American submarine of World War II was the USS Tang. With a total of 33 enemy ships sunk, it received numerous awards such as the Medal of Honor. The Battle of Midway is one of ...
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USS Scranton, Pacific Fleet’s oldest fast-attack sub, gifted with storied game of Navy legend
O’Kane went on to command USS Tang (SS 306), a legendary WW II submarine. During five war patrols, Tang was credited with sinking more than 30 ships, displacing over 118,000 tons, by far the ...
The Unique History Of The Italian Submarine Scirè In WW2
Even when compared to some of the legendary submarines of World War II around this time, such as the 287-foot-long USS Tang, ...