Yet during World War II, the crew of a brand-new destroyer escort ... but built to protect Allied convoys from the ever-present menace of German U-boats. Named after Aviation Ordnanceman John D.
The U.S. Navy's use of pigeons began decades before World War II, but the birds found their most critical mission during the war—flying messages from submarine-hunting blimps during a time when radio ...
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Mare Island honors those lost at sea
There were 569 crewmen of Mare Island submarines lost during World War II, including USS Wahoo and USS Tang. Thanks to Myrna Hayes and Larry Maggini, they won’t be forgotten. For the 19th ...
A memorial event was held on Mare Island this weekend to honor the submariners lost during World War II. The event, organized for the 19th year by Myrna Hayes and ...
The USS Cobia, a World War II submarine, has returned to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc. The submarine spent more than a month in Sturgeon Bay for extensive repairs and restoration. Work ...
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