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SS-207, U.S.S. Grampus

The SS-207 Grampus submarine patrolled in the Caribbean Sea between September 8 – 28, 1941.  The Grampus has her first and only kill which was a Japanese 8,636-ton tanker. On February, 11 1943, Grampus set off from Brisbane and is presumed sunk by Japanese destroyers.

History for the SS-207, U.S.S. Grampus

Launched: Builder: Sponsor: Commissioned: First Captain: Stricken/Lost:
1941 Lost 3/43
Patrols
No: Captain: From: Date: Duration: Score (WT): JANAC Return:
1 Edward S. Hutchinson Pearl Harbor 2/42 48 2/20,000 1/8,636 Pearl Harbor
2 Edward S. Hutchinson Pearl Harbor 4/42 51 0/0 0/0 Fremantle
3 Edward S. Hutchinson Fremantle 7/42 54 0/0 0/0 Fremantle
4 John R. Craig Brisbane 10/42 58 1/1,400 0/0 Brisbane
5 John R. Craig Brisbane 11/42 37 3/24,000 0/0 Brisbane
6 John R. Craig Brisbane 2/43 0/0 0/0 Lost 3/43

 

Recommended Reading:

US NAVY FACT FILE USS Grampus (SS-207)
US NAVY FACT FILE USS Grampus (SS-207)
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USS Grampus Memorabilia:

USS Grampus SS-523 Officer License Plate Frame
USS Grampus SS-523 Officer License Plate Frame
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