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WWII submarine apparently discovered near Kiska
Charles Homans
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/
UNALASKA, AK (2006-08-25) A U.S. submarine that disappeared in the Aleutians during World War II apparently has been found off the shore of Kiska Island. A research expedition paid for by one of the commanding officer’s sons spotted what they believe is the U.S.S. Grunion in […]
After six decades, a submarine’s fate may surface
By Ralph Ranalli, Globe Staff | August 17, 2006
http://www.boston.com/
There was no distress call, no indication of enemy depth charges exploding or bulkheads breached, just a dead silence that stretched from a few days into 60 years.
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The USS Grunion disappeared in July 1942, leaving 70 American […]
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USS WAHOO
Length: 311 feet
Speed: Surfaced: 20.25 knots; submerged: 8.75 knots
Armament: One 3-inch cannon, two .30-caliber machine guns, two .50-caliber machine guns, 10 21-inch torpedo tubes
Crew: 79
Class: Gato
Source: U.S. Navy
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gkakesako@starbulletin.com
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Sons may have found dad’s sub
By Christopher Loh/ Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - Updated: 10:40 AM EST
After 60 years, a Newton trio of sons has taken one more step to unraveling the shroud of mystery cloaking their father’s submarine lost in World War II.
The USS Grunion disappeared seemingly without a trace […]