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Latta’s Lancers and the Radar Pickets

Posted on May 3, 2012 by subsowespac

On February 7, 1945, Commander Frank D. Latta led the way as Task Group 17.13, also known as Latta’s Lancers, headed for Empire waters to take out some pesky Japanese radar boats.  Commander Latta had previously captained the USS Narwhal … Continue reading →

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USS Harder’s Maiden Voyage

Posted on April 26, 2012 by subsowespac

Sixty-nine years ago today, the USS Harder (SS-257) began her maiden voyage from New London, Connecticut, to Pearl Harbor with the only captain she would ever know at the helm, Commander Sam Dealey.  What should have been a routine passage … Continue reading →

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Circular Torpedo Runs

Posted on April 23, 2012 by subsowespac

Circular or wild running torpedoes were greatly feared by American submariners during World War II. When submerged, a submarine’s sonar operator was the first person to hear the terrifying sounds from a torpedo they had just fired as it unexpectedly … Continue reading →

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