USS Bowfin 70th Anniversary - Pearl Harbor, Oahu, HI
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USS Bowfin (SS-287) is a fleet attack submarine that fought in the Pacific during WWII, and was launched on 7 December 1942, exactly one year to the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She was nicknamed the Pearl Harbor Avenger.
Waymark Code: WMRCJN
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 06/08/2016
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Abstract of the Ho'okele's article:
"On Dec. 7, 1942, one year after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Bowfin was launched into World War II, forever changing the role submarines played in time of war, from patroller to attack war machine.
Nicknamed the “Pearl Harbor avenger,” the USS Bowfin conducted nine war patrols during its WWII career and claimed sinking 44 enemy vessels, with nearly 235,000 tons sunk or damaged. These claims were reduced after the war to 16 ships and nearly 68,000 tons sunk.
The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park will commemorate the 70 years since the Bowfin’s launch into WWII, as well as the contributions and sacrifices made by thousands of submariners, with free after-hours events and discounted admission."
Type of publication: Newspaper
When was the article reported?: 12/02/2012
Publication: The Ho‘okele published every Friday by The Honolulu Star Advertiser
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How widespread was the article reported?: regional
News Category: Entertainment
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