History for the SS-197, U.S.S. Seawolf Patrols No: Captain: From: Date: Duration: Score (WT): JANAC Return: 1 Frederick B. Warder Manila 12/41 18 0/0 0/0 Manila 2 Frederick B. Warder Manila 12/41 10 0/0 0/0 Darwin 3 Frederick B. Warder Darwin 1/42 22 0/0 0/0 Australia 4 Frederick B. … [Read more...]

History for the SS-196, U.S.S. Searaven Launched: Builder: Sponsor: Commissioned: First Captain: Stricken/Lost: 1939 Target 1948 Patrols No: Captain: From: Date: Duration: Score (WT): JANAC Return: 1 Theodore C. Aylward Manila 12/41 41 0/0 0/0 Darwin 2 Theodore C. … [Read more...]

The SS-195 Sealion submarine was in Cavite Navy Yard being overhauled at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. With the work still incomplete three days later, she fell victim to a pair of Japanese bombs. One destroyed the after part of the connng tower, while the second penetrated the after engine room. Four men working in the engine room were killed. With the continued … [Read more...]

History of the SS-194, U.S.S. Seadragon Launched: Builder: Sponsor: Commissioned: First Captain: Stricken/Lost: 1939 Scrapped 1948 Patrols No: Captain: From: Date: Duration: Score (WT): JANAC Return: 1 William E. Ferrall Manila 12/41 45 2/10,000 1/6,441 Java 2 William E. … [Read more...]

History for the SS-193, U.S.S. Swordfish Launched: Builder: Sponsor: Commissioned: First Captain: Stricken/Lost: 4/1/39 Mare Island NY Mrs C.C. Bloch 7/22/39 LT Chester C. Smith 1/45 Patrols No: Captain: From: Date: Duration: Score (WT): JANAC Return: 1 Chester C. … [Read more...]