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USS Piranha
USS ''Piranha'' (SS-389/AGSS-389), a ''Balao''-class submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the piranha. ''Piranha'' conducted six war patrols during World War II, receiving five battle stars. She was scrapped in 1970. Construction and commissioning ''Piranha'' was laid down 21 June 1943 by Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine; launched 27 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs. William S. Farber; and commissioned 5 February 1944. World War II After East Coast training, ''Piranha'' departed Key West 3 April 1944 for the Panama Canal and her base, Pearl Harbor, arriving 18 May for final training. With , , and , she made her first war patrol between 14 June and 8 August. The coordinated attack group prowled waters west and north of Luzon, striking fiercely and with notable success at Japanese convoys. ''Piranha''’s victims were ''Nichiran Maru'', sunk 12 July, and ''Seattle Maru'', sunk four days later. Several times attacked by enemy aircraft and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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