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To: DouglasKC

The Archerfish also has another special significance.

During World War II, the USS Archer-Fish, a submarine, discovered, followed and sunk the mightiest Japanese aircraft carrier ever built, the Shinano. The Shinano, a 72-ton carrier, on its maiden voyage.. was sunk before she ever fired a shot!


88 posted on 07/04/2006 10:00:49 AM PDT by Spottys Spurs
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To: Spottys Spurs
The Shinano, a 72-ton carrier, on its maiden voyage

A 72-ton carrier doesn't sound all that amazing :0)

117 posted on 07/04/2006 10:12:30 AM PDT by agere_contra
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