The Sinking of USS Squalus — 75 Years Later

May 26, 2014 5:37 AM - Updated: May 25, 2014 9:27 AM
USS Squalus (SS-192) getting pulled up from the bottom of the ocean. US Navy Photo
USS Squalus (SS-192) getting pulled up from the bottom of the ocean. US Navy Photo

In 1939 the Sargo-class submarine USS Squalus (SS-192) sank off the coast of New Hampshire during a test dive. On May 23, the diesel-electric submarine went down resulting in the death of 26 sailors. Thirty-three survived.

The Naval History Blog has the whole story.

Sam LaGrone

Sam LaGrone

Sam LaGrone is the editor of USNI News. He has covered legislation, acquisition and operations for the Sea Services since 2009 and spent time underway with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the Canadian Navy.
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