Researchers Investigate The Missing WWII Submarine And The 80 Crew Members Who Were On Board

Published on 02/24/2020
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Goodbye Australia

The Japanese then invaded this year in December 1941. Grayback sailed near the coast of Saipan, which was under Japanese control. This mission lasted three weeks, and four of the days were spent in a cat- and mouse game with a Japanese submarine.

Goodbye Australia

Goodbye Australia

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Multiple Attacks

Two torpedos were sent to attack Grayback and she was unsuccessful at returning the fire. Grayback managed to escape the attack by the Japanese submarine but sunk her first ship which was a cargo vessel of 3,291 tons.

Multiple Attacks

Multiple Attacks

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