USS Albacore (SS-218) photograph

USS Albacore (SS-218)

Gato-class submarine
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Construction startedApril 21, 1941
LaunchedFebruary 17, 1942
Length95 m
FateProbably mined off of northern Hokkaidō, 7 November 1944
Speed21 knots (39 km/h) surfaced; 9 kn (17 km/h) submerged
Commissioned1 June 1942
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Date of Upd.
ID2082483
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About USS Albacore (SS-218)

USS Albacore (SS-218) was a Gato-class submarine which served in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II, winning the Presidential Unit Citation and nine battle stars for her service.

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