Escort Carrier USS Guadalcanal off the African coast, 7 Jun 1944. The captured U-505 is in the foreground with a US Navy whaleboat alongside.

Caption   Escort Carrier USS Guadalcanal off the African coast, 7 Jun 1944. The captured U-505 is in the foreground with a US Navy whaleboat alongside. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-49170
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The Capture of the U-505   Main article  Photos  
U-505   Main article  Photos  
Photos on Same Day 7 Jun 1944
Photos at Same Place Atlantic Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 25 Apr 2017

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