Submarine Trigger (SS-237)

Trigger

Country	United States
Ship Class	Gato-class Submarine
Hull Number	SS-237
Builder	Mare Island Navy Yard
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10 Jun 1943

Hiyo, Yugure, and Ariake deparated Yokosuka, Japan at 1400 hours. About 17 miles off Miyake Island at 1852 hours, USS Trigger fired six torpedoes at Hiyo, scoring two hits. In the darkness, at 1937 hours, Hiyo opened fire on Yugure while Yugure swept for the American submarine, killing two and wounding five. Yugure's No. 3 turret's shield was also damaged. Nevertheless, Yugure and Ariake would remain on anti-submarine patrols around Hiyo through the night.

28 Mar 1945

The US submarine Trigger was depth charged and sunk by Japanese vessels whilst on patrol in the East China Sea.

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Launching of Trigger, Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, United States, 22 Oct 1941; note submarine Sunfish and submarine tender Sperry in background

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