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To: LonePalm

Did that sub have a name? I searched for a book about USS R-14 (SS-91), and didn’t find anything. I’d love to read more.


1,888 posted on 06/25/2024 4:54:59 PM PDT by Melian (✳✴️ Reminder: Memes are made to make you think or laugh. Verify for yourself before reposting. ✳️✴️)
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To: Melian
The Sub's name was USS R-14 (SS-91). The Wikipedia entry is here.

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1,902 posted on 06/25/2024 5:48:53 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: Melian

Try this link to the Naval Institute. It has the story if not the name (I didn’t read the entire account).

https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2004/august/r-14-under-way-under-sail#:~:text=While%20at%20sea%20off%20Hawaii,he%20would%20sail%20her%20home.


1,963 posted on 06/26/2024 3:57:09 AM PDT by KittenClaws (God is true to His Word.)
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