The Patrol Zone

During her first three war patrols, Scorpion was credited with sinking 4 enemy vessels totaling 18,316 tons. While returning to Pearl Harbor from her first war patrol, Scorpion sighted and engaged a 100-ton patrol vessel, which she left burning to the waterline. She stalked, fired on, and finally torpedoed and sank a 600-ton patrol ship. During the hour and three-quarters fight, however, Scorpion received her first casualty. Lt. Comdr. R. M. Raymond, on board as prospective commanding officer, was hit and killed by gunfire.

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