USS Gudgeon, World War II submarine in Pacific Ocean, United States.
The USS Gudgeon SS-211 submarine measured 307 feet long and operated with advanced sonar systems for underwater detection and navigation.
The submarine earned recognition as the first American vessel to sink an enemy warship during World War II on January 27, 1942.
The USS Gudgeon received the Presidential Unit Citation for exceptional performance during its first eight war patrols in the Pacific theater.
The submarine conducted multiple reconnaissance missions near the Japanese coastline, gathering intelligence data for naval operations between 1941 and 1944.
After twelve successful patrols and sinking fourteen confirmed enemy vessels, the USS Gudgeon disappeared without explanation in April 1944.
GPS coordinates: 22.86667,143.53333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:57
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