Steelhead
Country | United States |
Ship Class | Gato-class Submarine |
Hull Number | SS-280 |
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10 Jul 1943 | USS Steelhead damaged Japanese escort carrier Unyo near Truk, Caroline Islands. |
6 Oct 1943 | Submarine USS Steelhead initiated a torpedo attack against the 10,000-ton fleet tanker Kazuhaya northeast of Truk scoring three hits. USS Tinosa followed up with six torpedo hits, causing the tanker to sink by the stern. |
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