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To: Peter Libra

U-505 was captured by an anti-submarine hunter/killer group led by USS Guadalcanal. She was captured in June of 1944. U-505 was the first enemy warship captured,on the high seas,by the U.S. Navy since the war of 1812.


44 posted on 02/19/2014 4:39:48 AM PST by X Fretensis
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To: X Fretensis; Nailbiter
Ref: U-505.

She was captured in June of 1944. U-505 was the first enemy warship captured, on the high seas, by the U.S. Navy since the war of 1812.

Thanks to both Freepers for the info. First it was my error in putting that the surrender was just after hostilities ceased. I note that the U-505 had 8 kills all in a short period during 1942. The first victim was British and so was the last one. (Well done U.S. Navy)

I am glad to see the two submarines still there for everyone inclined to go aboard. One can only wonder at the fortitude of the crew of the Hunley. Splendid work by those who dig into the past.

55 posted on 02/19/2014 11:19:52 AM PST by Peter Libra
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