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

USS Herring (SS-233)

The USS Herring’s (SS-233) last war patrol was also her most successful. On May 21st 1944, she topped off at Midway Island, then headed to the Kurile Islands. The USS Herring (SS-233) and Barb (SS-220) then met up 10 days later.

USS Herring (SS-233)

Never Heard From

After that, Herring was never heard from again. The Japanese say she sunk two ships, proving her manner of loss. In June of 1944, two more Japanese merchant ships were sunk.

Never Heard From