Wreck of US submarine that 'sank the most Japanese warships' during WWII is found in South China Sea

Fox News ^ | May 24, 2024 | Greg Norman

[Navy Patriot]

American submarine USS Harder that vanished in 1944 is discovered more than 3,000 below surface near Philippines' Luzon island

The wreck of a U.S. Navy submarine that "sank the most Japanese warships" during World War II has been found in the South China Sea after being missing for nearly 80 years.

The USS Harder, which vanished on Aug. 24, 1944, with 79 sailors onboard, has been discovered off Luzon island in the Philippines with the help of data provided by Tim Taylor, CEO of Tiburon Subsea and the Lost 52 Project, according to the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).

"We are grateful that Lost 52 has given us the opportunity to once again honor the valor of the crew of the ‘Hit ‘em HARDER’ submarine that sank the most Japanese warships -- in particularly audacious attacks -- under her legendary skipper, Cmdr. Sam Dealey," NHHC Director Samuel J. Cox, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, said in a statement.

[traderrob6]

True, but the USS Tang sank the most tonnage of shipping in World War II for the United States.

[laplata]

I still remember the heat, humidity and nasty smell of Phu Bai in I Corps.

[Navy Patriot]

The Boats liked to come home sporting a broom on the periscope.

You take the target of opportunity, however you also try to MAKE opportunities.

[FredSchwartz]

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[Chode]

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[Navy Patriot]

Thanks, Fred!

[SunkenCiv]

• Legendary U.S. World War II submarine located 3,000 feet underwater off the Philippines [05/24/2024]

[rottndog]

USS Cavalla MM2/SS (Nuke) ‘89-’93

There’s a few of us bubbleheads here...would be nice to have a ping list.

[rottndog]

Agreed...her hull appears to be slightly buckled right at the impact point of the explosive, where the stern absorbed the force of the impact on the sea floor and bent upwards relative to the bow. This was probably a fairly slow ride to the bottom.